CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/68130r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 1, 2018

Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard

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

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

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 Details

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
Injuries
Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
19027

Product Information

Product Name
Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
Number of Units
About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 888-284-3070
Full Contact Information

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.