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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02157

RYOBI brand hammer drills

Published September 12, 2025 · Recall initiated: May 9, 2002

What's the hazard

The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place where purchased to receive a full refund.

Recall details

Brand
Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Manufacturer
Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (RTI), of Anderson, S.C.
Distributor
Home improvement retailers sold the hammer drills nationwide, from late December 2001 through January 2002, for about $50.
Country
US
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