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Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard

Date: October 14, 2010
Company: Home Depot from January 2001 to July 2003
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drill, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Ryobi to receive a free replacement drill. Options: Replace

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Home Depot from January 2001 to July 2003

Home Depot from January 2001 to July 2003 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report