RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
CPSC Recall #18-220 — September 11, 2018
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
The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Units Affected
About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
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.
Importer
Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured In
Mexico