January 13, 2005
Emerson Tool Co. is recalling about 6,500 Ridgid brand 16-gallon wet/dry vaccums. The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
Ridgid Wet-Dry VacuumsEmerson Tool Co. has received two reports of consumers who suffered lacerations to finger tips while using these vacuums.
The Ridgid 16-gallon 2-In-1 Blower Vac, Model WD16650, have 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.
The vacuums were sold at Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.
If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Emerson Tool Co. at (800) 372-7759 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.emersontoolcompany.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
