Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-09-11 · 18220
Hazards
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
18220
Date
2018-09-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
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.