Recall #02-157 · Published May 9, 2002
RYOBI brand hammer drills
CPSC published a recall notice for RYOBI brand hammer drills from RYOBI hammer on May 9, 2002. CPSC identifies this hazard: The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.
Why it was recalled
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.
- Brand
- RYOBI hammer
- Recall published
- May 9, 2002
- Units
- About 6,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.