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Product Recall
Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
RIDGID NXT HD06000
RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
Recall Date: September 11th, 2018
Units: About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.
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.
Images:
RIDGID NXT HD06000
RIDGID NXT HD06000 packaging
Model number location
RIDGID NXT HD09000
RIDGID NXT HD09000 packaging
Model number location
Consumer 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. ???Injuries:
None reported
Retailers:
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.
Importers:
Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
