CPSC Recall in 2018: Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-027

Date: November 01, 2018

Product Name: Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers

Recall 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 NameModel NumberPorter-Cable ½ Inch VSR 2-Speed Hammer DrillPC70THDBlack & Decker ½ Inch Drill/DriverDR560Bostitch ½ Inch Hammer DrillBTE140 and BTE141 

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

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

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

Manufactured In:

China