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CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills

Name: CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
Brand: Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
SKU: CPSC-02157
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 9, 2002Recall ID: 02157Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

RYOBI brand hammer drills

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Ryobi-Technologies-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hammer-Drills-
Title	CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RYOBI-drill.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled RYOBI brand hammer drill
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RYOBI-drill-label.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled RYOBI brand hammer drill label
Hazards › Name	The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	RYOBI brand hammer drills
Products › Type	Drills & Bits
Products › Category I D	1917
Products › Number Of Units	About 6,000
Recall I D	2140
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.
Retailers › Name	Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.
Recall Date	2002-05-09T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	02157
Manufacturers › Name	Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact RTI at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date	2025-09-12T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Overview

Recalling FirmRyobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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