Product Recall Number: 11-009
Why was Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drills recalled?
The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 11-009
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-10-13
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drills
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.
Hazard Description: The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 455,000
Incidents: 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.
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.
Importers: Ryobi Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed