Recall: Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard

Description: 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

Name of 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)

Hazard: The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle

Recall date: November 01, 2018

Incidents/Injuries: Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury

Sold At: 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

Importers: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer 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.

Recall number: 19-027