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Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard

Date: November 1, 2018
Company: The Home Depot, Lowe's, major home and hardware stores nationwide, and online
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected 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

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About The Home Depot, Lowe's, major home and hardware stores nationwide, and online

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report