Emerson Tool Company · Recalled
Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $50–$60
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- The Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from March 2018 through July 2018 for about $50 for the 6-gallon wet/dry vacuum and for about $60 for the 9-gallon wet/dry vacuum.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.
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. ???
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
