Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-09-11). Hazards: electric shock. Models: HD06000, HD09000. About 208,000 units in the US and 2,600 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18220 |
| Published | 2018-09-11 |
| Last updated | 2018-09-11 |
| Products | RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums |
| Firm named in the title | Emerson Tool Company |
| Firms | Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 208,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,600 |
| Model numbers | HD06000, HD09000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Hazard
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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