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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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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 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.

View the official CPSC notice