Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Black & Decker has recalled side handles sold with several drill models because the handles can slip or break, potentially causing users to lose control of the tool and resulting in injury. The affected products are Porter-Cable model PC70THD ½ Inch VSR 2-Speed Hammer Drills (gray with red accents), Black & Decker model DR560 ½ Inch Drill/Drivers (orange with black accents), and Bostitch models BTE140 and BTE141 ½ Inch Hammer Drills (yellow with black accents). The black plastic side handles attach to the drills to provide stability during use.
Consumers who own these drills should immediately stop using them and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
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
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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