Reported Nov 1, 2018
Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. of Towson, Md.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
Firm contact: Black & Decker at 888-284-3070 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, at recall@sbdinc.com or online at www.portercable.com click Safety Notices and Recalls, www.blackanddecker.com click Safety Recalls, or www.bostitch.com click Safety Recalls for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
- Amount recalled
- About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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.
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury
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