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InjuryJanuary 13, 2005CPSC #05084

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

Product
Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Units affected
6,500
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

Canada

Where it was sold

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

Photos

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