Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drills
CPSC Recall #11-009 — October 13, 2010
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
The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents / 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drill, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Ryobi to receive a free replacement drill.
Units Affected
About 455,000
Sold At
Home Depot from January 2001 to July 2003 for about $100.
Importer
Ryobi Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufactured In
China