RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums

CPSC Recall #18-220 — September 11, 2018

Recall #18-220 Date: September 11, 2018 Remedy: Replace

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