FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2002
Release # 02-157
Hammer Drill Recall Hotline: (800) 867-9624 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C. is
voluntarily recalling about 6,000 RYOBI brand hammer drills. The on-off
trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of
physical injury to consumers.
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.
Only RYOBI brand hammer drills with model number HD501 are
included in the recall. Model number HD501K may appear on the packaging
of this product. "RYOBI" and the model number appear on the side of the
drill. The drills have blue plastic housings, black triggers with yellow
lock-on buttons, and yellow/orange gear-shift dials on the side. The
drills are equipped with an accessory front-end handle that includes a
depth gauge, and were sold in a gray plastic case.
Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide from
late December 2001 through January 2002 for about $50.
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and
return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund. For
additional information, contact RTI at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
