CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair
CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums
Why was CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair recalled?
The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac
- Company
- Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
- Quantity
- About 6,500
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.
- Recall date
- January 13, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Emerson Tool Co. has received two reports of consumers who suffered lacerations to fingertips while using these vacuums.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.