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Product Recall Number: 18-220

Why was RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums recalled?

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

RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
Here's product recall specific data for RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums.

  • Product Recall Number: 18-220

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2018-09-11

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums

  • 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.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: None reported

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Importers: Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Mexico

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed