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Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard

  • Recalled Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drill
  • Recalled Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drill label with model number
Name of Product:
Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drills
Hazard:

The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
October 14, 2010
Units:

About 455,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Ryobi Customer Service at (800) 597-9624 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.ryobitools.com.

Recall Details

Description:

The Ryobi Model HP 1802M cordless drill is powered by an 18 volt rechargeable NiCad battery. The drills are blue and black in color with “Ryobi” appearing in red and white on the left side. The model number can be found on a white label on the right side of the drill.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drill, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Ryobi to receive a free replacement drill.

Incidents/Injuries:

Ryobi has received 47 reports of the drills overheating, smoking, melting or catching fire, including 12 reports of property damage to homes or vehicles. Two of the incidents involved minor burns from touching an overheated switch.

Sold At:
Home Depot from January 2001 to July 2003 for about $100.
Importer(s):

Ryobi Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-009

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