# Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
> **CPSC recall** · 2018-09-11 · 18220 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 18220
- **Date:** 2018-09-11
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums

## Hazards

The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Emerson-Tool-Company-Recalls-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Vacuums-Due-to-Shock-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot)
---
*AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*