Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Recall 18220 · Sep 11, 2018 · Emerson Tool Company
208,000
units affected
208,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18220
- Date
- Sep 11, 2018
- Company
- Emerson Tool Company
- Units affected
- 208,000
- Product
- RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ridgid® nxt hd06000 and hd09000 wet/dry vacuums?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.
What is the hazard?
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.