Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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
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Product Information
Full 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
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 19027
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