CPSCRecalled May 9, 2002 · #02157
CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
Hazard
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
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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 details
- Product
- RYOBI brand hammer drills
- Type
- Drills & Bits
- Manufacturer
- Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
- Model numbers
- HD501, HD501K
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.