Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8445.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8445.
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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 or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8445.
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.
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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 Recall FAQ
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 is the subject of an electronics recall: Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard. The notice was published on November 1, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 641,000 units are potentially affected.