Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-10-14). Hazards: fire, burn. About 455,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11009 |
| Published | 2010-10-14 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Drills |
| Products | Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drills |
| Firm named in the title | Ryobi |
| Firms | Ryobi Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 455,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot from January 2001 to July 2003 for about $100. |
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
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.
Incidents and 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.
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