CPSC2002-05-09
CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
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.
Sold at
Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
RYOBI brand hammer drills
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact RTI at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Ryobi-Technologies-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Hammer-Drills-Don't want to check this manually?
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