Ryobi HP1802M Drill Recall

[mdbeck1]

Thanks, I'll look into it. I'm not sure the original chargers supported Li-ion. The NiCad batteries are $70 for a two pack at Home Depot, almost as much as a new drill.

I don't think that you are supposed to use the old chargers with the new batteries. I would suggest buying one of the combo deals. They usually come with a tool or two, a couple of batteries, and a charger. ...or you can hit evilbay.

Note that I have three of the newer chargers. I keep one with the road box, one in the garage, and the last one in the woodshop. There's a drill in each location. The rest of the tools kind of float to the different areas that I use them.

I think the new chargers will charge the lithium and nicads. Since I got the lithium batteries I've gotten rid of all of the nicads. They don't have the power or longevity of the lithiums.

 

[HeavyHalf]

My new drill came in yesterday so it was 9 days total.
It seems like a pretty decent drill. It almost but doesn't quite fit in the molded carrying case for the original drill. My batteries are shot so I didn't get to play around with it much.

What model drill did you get as a replacement?

 

[RedRabbit]

I also sent mine in for recall. They gave me a blue 1/2 in niced drill. It works well. Some chuck wobble. It's nowhere near my Makitas but I use it around the house no prob. This is the first pic I found. It drilled well with decently dull bits.

 

[HeavyHalf]

I also sent mine in for recall. They gave me a blue 1/2 in niced drill. It works well. Some chuck wobble. It's nowhere near my Makitas but I use it around the house no prob. This is the first pic I found. It drilled well with decently dull bits.

How long ago did you get your replacement?

 

[RedRabbit]

around September or so I believe. during football season is as accurate as I could be lol.