Product Recall Number: 05-084
Why was Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-In-1 Blower Vac recalled?
The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
Product Recall Number: 05-084
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2005-01-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-In-1 Blower Vac
Description: The Ridgid® 16-gallon 2-In-1 Blower Vac, Model WD16650, have 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.
Hazard Description: The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 6,500
Incidents: Emerson Tool Co. has received two reports of consumers who suffered lacerations to finger tips while using these vacuums.
Remedy: If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Sold At: Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Canada
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed