CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums

Recalled January 13, 2005 · CPSC recall 05084 · Emerson Tool

Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac

Hazard

The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.

Remedy

If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Units

About 6,500

Incidents / injuries

Emerson Tool Co. has received two reports of consumers who suffered lacerations to fingertips while using these vacuums.

Description

The Ridgid® 16-gallon 2-in-1 Blower Vac, Model WD16650, has light gray drums with orange lids, gray power heads, and black wheels. The recalled units have the model number and a serial number from 04104C through 04114C located on a label on the side of the power head. "Ridgid® 2 in 1 Blower Vac" is written on the front of the units.

What to do

If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Contact

Consumers should call Emerson Tool Co. at (866) 288-8143 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.emersontoolcompany.com

Product

Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac

Manufacturer(s)

Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

Retailers

Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.

Made in

Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →