Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #19027
Recall Date
2018-11-01
Manufacturer
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Units Affected
About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
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
Reported Injuries
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
Full 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 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
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28