Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard

Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drills

Date of Recall

2010-10-14

CPSC Release Number

11-009

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 597-9624

Units

About 455,000

Importer

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

Sold By

Home Depot from January 2001 to July 2003 for about $100.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/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.

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.

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