Reported Sep 11, 2018
Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Emerson Tool Company of St. Louis, Mo.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.
Firm 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. ???
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
- Amount recalled
- About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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