Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
Date of Recall
2018-09-11CPSC Release Number
18-220Manufactured In
MexicoUnits
About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)Importer
Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.Sold By
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.Problem/Hazard
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
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.
Remedy
ReplaceConsumer Contact
Emerson Tool Company toll-free at 888-847-8718 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at www.emerson.com/en-us/commercial-residential/emerson-tool-company and click on Safety Notifications.Recall Comments
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