Recalls / 2018-09-11
Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
18220 · Recalled 2018-09-11 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves RIDGID NXT wet/dry vacuums, models HD06000 (6-gallon) and HD09000 (9-gallon). The orange and black wet/dry vacuum has four swivel casters, a carrying handle, a hose and accessories. RIDGID is printed on the front of the vacuum. The model number can be found on a silver product identification label on the back of the vacuum's powerhead assembly.
Hazards
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Reported injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums | About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Importer
- Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
- Made in
- Mexico
- Sold at
- The Home Depot, online at www.homedepot.com, for about $60 for the 9-gallon wet/dry vacuum.
Consumer contact
Emerson Tool Company toll-free at 888-847-8718 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at www.emerson.com/en-us/commercial-residential/emerson-tool-company and click on Safety Notifications. ???
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Source: CPSC recall 18220. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.