BUSINESS EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Hilti TE-60-ATC rotary hammer drill recalled for chuck failure and projectile hazard
Last updated: 2026-05-05 · Source: GearVerify Atlas
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What this recall means for you
Hilti is recalling approximately 3,100 TE-60-ATC rotary hammer drills used in commercial construction, infrastructure projects, and industrial maintenance after receiving 9 reports of the keyless chuck separating from the spindle during operation, ejecting the drill bit as a high-velocity projectile with enough force to penetrate personal protective equipment and cause serious injury to nearby workers. The root cause is a tolerance stack-up in the spline drive mechanism between the spindle and chuck body, which allows progressive loosening of the chuck under the intense percussive vibration of hammer drilling mode. The failure occurs gradually over time with normal use, making it difficult for operators to detect before the chuck separates completely. Construction site safety managers should immediately remove all TE-60-ATC drills from service, post the recall notice in the tool crib, and contact Hilti for a free spindle and chuck replacement performed by an authorized Hilti service center. Workers operating the drill when the chuck separates are at extreme risk of eye and facial injuries from the ejected drill bit traveling at over 200 feet per second.
What to do next
- Locate the model and serial number on the equipment identification plate — usually on the side of the housing or on a back panel
- Verify the serial number against the recall list on CPSC.gov or the manufacturer's dedicated recall page for your equipment category
- Implement lock-out/tag-out procedures immediately to prevent use of the recalled equipment by any worker on the job site or in the facility
- Contact the manufacturer using the official recall phone number or website to schedule a free inspection, repair, or replacement of affected components
- Post visible hazard warning signage at all locations where the recalled equipment is stored or used to alert all workers and contractors
- Report any incidents or injuries involving the recalled equipment to the CPSC and your OSHA local area office as required by federal regulations
Recall data
| Brand | Hilti |
|---|---|
| Product | TE-60-ATC rotary hammer drill, all serial numbers through December 2024 |
| Deaths Reported | None reported |
| Primary Hazard | projectile |
| Remedy | Remove all Hilti TE-60-ATC drills from service immediately and tag them as recalled equipment. Post a safety notice at all tool cribs and work areas where the drill was used. Contact Hilti at 1-800-950-0488 or.hilti.com/recall-te60 for a free spindle and chuck replacement by a certified Hilti technician. Until the repair is complete, use an alternative rotary hammer model — never continue using the TE-60-ATC in any configuration. Maintain a 30-foot exclusion zone around any hammer drill in operation to protect nearby workers from projectile hazards. |
| Category | business-equipment |
| Recall Date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Record ID | CPSC-25-BE22 |
| Source | cpsc.gov |
| Last Updated | 2026-05-05 |
| Published | 2025-04-15 |
| Record ID | CPSC-25-BE22 |
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