CPSCGeneral Alert
Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Ex...
Published: September 11, 2018Recall ID: 18220Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Emerson-Tool-Company-Recalls-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Vacuums-Due-to-Shock-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot |
| Title | Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_52.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | RIDGID NXT HD06000 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_41.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | RIDGID NXT HD06000 packaging |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3_26.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Model number location |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture4_18.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | RIDGID NXT HD09000 |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture5_10.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | RIDGID NXT HD09000 packaging |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture6_6.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Model number location |
| Hazards › Name | The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8397 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly. |
| Importers › Name | Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2018-09-11T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 18220 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67600r-eng.php |
| 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. ??? |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-09-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |