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Affected model numbers
HD501HD501KOnly RYOBI brand hammer drills with model number HD501 are included in the recall.
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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and RTI have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these hammer drills. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- RYOBI hammer
- Manufacturer
- Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
- Recall number
- 02-157
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.
RYOBI brand hammer drills
CPSC product type: Drills & Bits
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact RTI at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Publication and verification
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