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Product recall · CPSCNovember 1, 2018Serious
Black & Decker Hammer Drills
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
Who to contact: Black & Decker at 888-284-3070 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, at recall@sbdinc.com 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.
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- November 1, 2018
- Brand
- Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury
PC70THDDR560BTE140
The Home Depot, Lowe's, major home and hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from January 2010 through July 2018 for between $50 and $100
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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