Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard

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

What to do

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

Products

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

Incidents and injuries

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

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.