CPSC recall 02-157, announced May 9, 2002, covers RYOBI brand hammer drills (about 6,000 units). The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers. Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 867-9624.
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Only RYOBI brand hammer drills with model number HD501 are included in the recall.
Which products are included?
Only RYOBI brand hammer drills with model number HD501 are included in the recall. Model number HD501K may appear on the packaging of this product. "RYOBI" and the model number appear on the side of the drill. The drills have blue plastic housings, black triggers with yellow lock-on buttons, and yellow/orange gear-shift dials on the side. The drills are equipped with an accessory front-end handle that includes a depth gauge, and were sold in a gray plastic case.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
- Product type
- Drills
- 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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