Safety regulator, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
Recall 02157 · May 9, 2002 · Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI)
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02157
- Date
- May 9, 2002
- Company
- Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI)
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- RYOBI brand hammer drills
- Product type
- Drills & Bits
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ryobi brand hammer drills?
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.