CPSC2010-10-14
Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard
Ryobi Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard
The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drill, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Ryobi to receive a free replacement drill.
Sold at
Home Depot from January 2001 to July 2003 for about $100.
Affected count
About 455,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drills
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Ryobi-Recalls-Cordless-Drills-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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