Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8397.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8397.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8397.
Emerson Tool Company toll-free at 888-847-8718 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at www.emerson.com/en-us/commercial-residential/emerson-tool-company and click on Safety Notifications. ???
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a tools recall: Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot. The notice was published on September 11, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 208,000 units are potentially affected.