This recall involves approximately 641,000 side handles supplied with specific 1/2-inch hammer drills and drill/drivers from Black & Decker, Porter-Cable, and Bostitch. The side handle sold with these drills can slip or break while in use, which may cause a user to lose control of the tool. Black & Decker has received 11 reports of handles slipping or breaking, including one report of a torn rotator cuff injury. These tools were sold at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon.com, and other retailers between January 2010 and July 2018. Affected consumers can receive a free replacement side handle from Black & Decker.
The plastic side handle, designed to provide stability during heavy drilling, can fail by slipping or snapping during operation. This causes the tool to jerk unexpectedly or spin, which can lead to serious muscle or joint injuries like rotator cuff tears.
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
Recalled Black & Decker DR560 Drill/Driver without the affected side handles
Recalled Porter-Cable PC70THD Hammer Drill without the affected side handles.
Recalled Bostitch BTE140/BTE141 Hammer Drill without the affected side handles.
Side handles used on the recalled hammer drills/drivers. The affected handle is on the left and replacement handle is on the right.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response