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RYOBI brand hammer drills

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: May 9, 2002 Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C. Clothing & Accessories Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 6,000)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Reason for Recall:
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 6,000)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 02157