Ryobi SA1802

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20141222-59D49-2147437661. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Ryobi SA1802. Source model text: SA1802KF. Incident: I was using my Ryobi 18v Cordless Drill when it began to spark and smoke. I was using it to fix a squeaky floor and discontinued use out of fear of a fire. I contacted the company and they told me that the drill is out of warranty and I needed to buy a new motor. I asked about the fire risk and they told me to not use the drill.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20120702-7B934-2147466080. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Ryobi SA1802. Source model text: Ryobi - SA1802. Incident: Ryobi cordless drill [SA 1802], Trigger area on the handle got hot, started to smoke and the drill stopped working. The handle emitted a burnt smell and the battery also overheated. This is a similiar recall problem with the Ryobi HP 1802M. The switch appears to be the problem, since I've read the other recall entries. This unit needs to be investigated and a recall issued. Thanks in advance.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20160708-D75AC-2147417094. Matched catalog product: Ryobi SA1802. Source model text: Ryobi SA1802. Incident: While light drilling into wood with my RYOBI SA1802 drill motor I began to smell a burning smell and observed smoke emitting from the cooling vents surrounding the motor. The rpm's slowed noticeably and I immediately removed the battery. This incident happened about 5 years ago. I purchased a new drill and while cleaning my garage today came across the one that had been smoking. I was going to throw it away but thought I would see if there was a way to repair it online. That is when I found this web site.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20221018-4A633-2147353267. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Matched catalog product: Ryobi SA1802. Incident: When using a Ryobi power drill, model # SA1802, serial number G0443 81631, the unit began to spark and emit large amounts of smoke. At the time, it was only being used to replace screws in an existing hole, so it was not under a great load. What appears to be an identical model listed as [REDACTED] is the subject of an existing recall per [REDACTED]. The unit in question was part of a kit of tools and appears to be subject to the same failure. Ryobi declined to address the issue as the model number is different.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20150813-A3B67-1509604. Matched catalog product: Ryobi SA1802. Incident: The consumer stated that the trigger worked intermittently on his drill. The consumer stated that the last time he used the drill, dark blue smoke started coming out from the sides of the drill (by the motor area). The consumer could see a fire inside of the drill in the motor area.

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20190814-47B98-2147379271. Severity: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received. Product: Ryobi SA1802 (18 Volt Cordless drill, 1/2 inch chuck, Teal with yellow highlights, drill has a removable bubble level and screw bit holder, another circular bubble level is located on the back of the drill behind the vents and a magnetic spot on the top of the base to hold loose screws or nuts while working.). Incident: I was outside my home preparing to repair an Ground Fault outlet and was using the drill to screw a couple of screws needed to attach the outlet to a 4x4 wooden post. As I pulled the drills trigger flames shot out of the vents at the rear of the drill burning the hair off my hand and wrist. I'm a fairly hairy guy and my missing hair is quite noticeable. I was lucky in the fact that a moment prior to squeezing the drills trigger I had had the area where the flames came out of next to my head and face. So I held the drill away from my body and squeezed the trigger again and sparks flew out of the same vents/holes at the rear of the drill. The drill continued to smoke for about 30 seconds. I removed the battery and now I don't have anyway to secure my outlet and I have bald patches on my hand and wrist.