CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2140.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2140.
Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Improvement Retailers Sold The Hammer Drills Nationwide, From Late December 2001 Through January 2002, For About $50. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2140.
For additional information, contact RTI at (800) 867-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Home Improvement Retailers Sold The Hammer Drills Nationwide, From Late December 2001 Through January 2002, For About $50. Recall FAQ
Home Improvement Retailers Sold The Hammer Drills Nationwide, From Late December 2001 Through January 2002, For About $50. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills. The notice was published on May 9, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 6,000 units are potentially affected.