Name of product: RIDGID® NXT HD06000 and HD09000 wet/dry vacuums
Hazard: The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Recall date: September 11, 2018
Units: About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
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.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Exclusively 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(s): Emerson Tool Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured In: Mexico
Recall number: 18-220
Photos: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Emerson-Tool-Company-Recalls-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Vacuums-Due-to-Shock-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Home-Depot