Home Depot Ryobi Cordless Drill Recall Issued After Fires

Staff Writers

Add Your Comments

About 455,000 Ryobi cordless power drills sold at Home Depot have been recalled due to a risk that they may overheat and start a fire. 

The Ryobi cordless drill recall was announced last week by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after Ryobi Technologies Inc., the manufacturer, received at least 47 reports of overheating, smoking, melting and catching fire. In at least 12 cases, the drills caused property damage to homes or vehicles, and two minor burn injuries were reported by users.

According to the CPSC, it is the switch that is overheating, causing the drill to pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Do You Know about…

Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuits

Spinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.

Learn More
SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION
Spinal-Cord-Stimulation-Lawsuit
Spinal-Cord-Stimulation-Lawsuit

Do You Know About…

Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuits

Spinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.

Learn More
SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION

The recall affects Ryobi Model HP 1802M cordless power drills that were sold at Home Depot between January 2001 and July 2003 for about $100. The drills are black and blue and have the “Ryobi” in red and white on the side. The model number is printed on a white label on the right side of the drill. The drills are powered by an 18 volt rechargeable NiCad battery.

The CPSC recommends that any consumers who own the recalled drill immediately stop using it, remove the rechargeable battery, and contact Ryobi for a free replacement drill at www.ryobitools.com.

Tags: Burn, Fire, Home Depot, Property Damage, Ryobi

More Lawsuit Stories

5 Comments

John
I just called Ryobi number you listed, 10 years after the recalled drill was purchased. Even in this COVID-19 Pandemic, They honored the recall and are sending Fedex to pick up this drill and then sending me a replacement. This why I am loyal to Ryobi.
Matt
You need to call ryobi customer service. The website has some info, but you still have to call to set up something. They have fedex come get your drill and then a new one will be sent to your house. No charge to you at all. “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”
tina
we need more info on the recall. The web site you gave us the link for does not tell about the recall.
david brennan
How do I turn my drill in for a good one?
Kathy
Cant find any info on the recalls at their website. . . . .frustrating to say the least!! Are there any better links out there, instead of just their home page!?!?

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Share Your Comments

This field is hidden when viewing the form
I authorize the above comments be posted on this page
Post Comment
Weekly Digest Opt-In

Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?

To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. This will not be published.

NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship.

MORE TOP STORIES

Nevro Stimulator Lawsuit MDL Request Opposed by Manufacturer
The JPML has been asked to reject a petition by plaintiffs seeking to consolidate all federal Nevro spinal cord stimulator lawsuits before one federal judge, claiming the injuries and claims are too different from plaintiff to plaintiff.
Gulf War Veteran Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits Investigated Over Pesticide Use During Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Lawyers are investigating Parkinson’s disease lawsuits for Gulf War veterans potentially exposed to the pesticide chlorpyrifos during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Nearly 4,000 Bard PowerPort Lawsuits Now Filed Amid Upcoming Bellwether Trials
C.R. Bard and its Becton Dickinson parent company face more than 3,700 Bard PowerPort lawsuits that claim the port catheters are defectively designed.