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. [Learn More]
About 455,000 units were affected by this recall.
Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard
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Ryobi Model HP 1802M Cordless Power Drills Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 10/14/2010 |
| Recall ID | 478 |
| Recall Number | 11009 |
| Product Type | Drills |
| Hazard | The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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 |
| Last Updated | 07/08/2016 |
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