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.
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