Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard

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

Recall #: 11009
Affected scope: About 455,000

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

The CPSC recalled The Ryobi Model HP 1802M cordless drill is powered by an 18 volt rechargeable NiCad batte….

Ryobi Recalls Cordless Drills Due to Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 14, 2010. Reason: The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled drill, remove the rechargeable batte…. Verify recall #11009 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The switch on the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: October 14, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11009 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

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

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	11009
Date reported	October 14, 2010
Date initiated	October 14, 2010
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 455,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled drill, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Ryobi to receive a free r…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 14, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11009.

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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