Safety regulator, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums
Recall 05084 · Jan 13, 2005 · Emerson Tool Co.
6,500
units affected
6,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05084
- Date
- Jan 13, 2005
- Company
- Emerson Tool Co.
- Units affected
- 6,500
- Product
- Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac
- Product type
- Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
The fix
If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Emerson Tool Co. has received two reports of consumers who suffered lacerations to fingertips while using these vacuums.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ridgid® 16-gallon, model wd16650 2-in-1 blower vac?
If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
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.