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CPSCRecalled Jan 13, 2005 · #05084

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac
Type
Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers
Manufacturer
Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Model numbers
WD16650, 04104C, 04114C
UPCs
Sold at
Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.
Made in
Canada

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice