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Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

  • RIDGID NXT HD06000
  • RIDGID NXT HD06000 packaging
  • Model number location
  • RIDGID NXT HD09000
  • RIDGID NXT HD09000 packaging
  • Model number location
Name of Product:
RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
Hazard:

The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
September 11, 2018
Units:
About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
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. ​​​

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
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.

Remedy:

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/Injuries:

None reported

Sold Exclusively 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.
Importer(s):

Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.

Manufactured In:
Mexico
Recall number:
18-220
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