Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers |
| Units | About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Hazards | The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle |
Details
This recall involves side handles supplied with Porter-Cable brand model PC70THD ½ Inch VSR 2-Speed Hammer Drills, Black & Decker brand model DR560 ½ Inch Drill/Drivers, and Bostitch brand models BTE140 and BTE141 ½ Inch Hammer Drills. The side handles are black plastic and attach to the drill to help provide stability. The Porter-Cable hammer drills are gray with red accents, the Black & Decker drill/drivers are orange with black accents, and the Bostich hammer drills are yellow with black accents. Product Name Model Number Porter-Cable ½ Inch VSR 2-Speed Hammer Drill PC70THD Black & Decker ½ Inch Drill/Driver DR560 Bostitch ½ Inch Hammer Drill BTE140 and BTE141
Consumer Contact
Black & Decker at 888-284-3070 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, at [email protected] or online at www.portercable.com click Safety Notices and Recalls, www.blackanddecker.com click Safety Recalls, or www.bostitch.com click Safety Recalls for more information.
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