CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-01-13 · 05084
Hazards
The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
Recall
Number
05084
Date
2005-01-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Retailer(s)
Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.
Country of manufacture
Canada
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.