CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums
Published: January 13, 2005Recall ID: 05084Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
Product Description & Identification
The Ridgid® 16-gallon 2-in-1 Blower Vac, Model WD16650, has light gray drums with orange lids, gray power heads, and black wheels. The recalled units have the model number and a serial number from 04104C through 04114C located on a label on the side of the power head. "Ridgid® 2 in 1 Blower Vac" is written on the front of the units.
Affected Products
Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Emerson-Tool-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-WetDry-Vacuums |
| Title | CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/blower.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac |
| Hazards › Name | The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel. |
| Injuries › Name | Emerson Tool Co. has received two reports of consumers who suffered lacerations to fingertips while using these vacuums. |
| Products › Name | Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac |
| Products › Type | Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers |
| Products › Category I D | 2216 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,500 |
| Recall I D | 2851 |
| Remedies › Name | If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100. |
| Recall Date | 2005-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Ridgid® 16-gallon 2-in-1 Blower Vac, Model WD16650, has light gray drums with orange lids, gray power heads, and black wheels. The recalled units have the model number and a serial number from 04104C through 04114C located on a label on the side of the power head. "Ridgid® 2 in 1 Blower Vac" is written on the front of the units. |
| Recall Number | 05084 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call Emerson Tool Co. at (866) 288-8143 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.emersontoolcompany.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-09-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |