CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills

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

Recall #: 02157
Affected scope: About 6,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (Rti), of Anderson, S.c. recalled Only RYOBI brand hammer drills with model number HD501 are included in the recall. Model ….

CPSC, Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Hammer Drills was recalled by Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (Rti), of Anderson, S.c. in May 9, 2002. Reason: The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the hammer drills immediately and return them to the place wh…. Verify recall #02157 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (Rti), of Anderson, S.c. issued this CPSC recall-The on-off trigger can stick, or the lock-on button can jam, posing a risk of physical injury to consumers..

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agency class: May 9, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02157 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Only RYOBI brand hammer drills with model number HD501 are included in the recall. Model number HD501K may appear on the packaging of this product. "RYOBI" and the model number appear on the side of the drill. The drills have blue plastic housings, black triggers with yellow lock-on buttons, and yellow/orange gear-shift dials on the side. The drills are equipped with an accessory front-end handle that includes a depth gauge, and were sold in a gray plastic case.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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 Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02157
Date reported	May 9, 2002
Date initiated	May 9, 2002
Recalling firm	Ryobi Technologies, Inc. (Rti), of Anderson, S.c.
Affected scope	About 6,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 9, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02157.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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