CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-05-09 · 02157
Hazards
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
Recall
Number
02157
Date
2002-05-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
RYOBI brand hammer drills
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Retailer(s)
Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.
Country of manufacture
China
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.