CPSC recall 19027
Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-11-01
On 2018-11-01 the CPSC announced a recall of Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers by Black And Decker U S, citing the side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19027 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-11-01 |
| Published | 2018-11-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Black And Decker U S |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers | 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
Reason
The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Black-and-Decker-Recalls-Hammer-Drills-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
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