CPSC2018-11-01
Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
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
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
Affected count
About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Black-and-Decker-Recalls-Hammer-Drills-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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