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CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills

U.S. CPSCInjuriesMay 9, 2002
Recalled RYOBI brand hammer drill
Recalled RYOBI brand hammer drill
Recalled RYOBI brand hammer drill label
Recalled RYOBI brand hammer drill label

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and RTI have not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these hammer drills. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Product 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.

Sold on

Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact RTI at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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