CPSC2005-01-13
CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums
Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Hazard
The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel.
Remedy
If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.
Affected count
About 6,500
Injuries reported
Emerson Tool Co. has received two reports of consumers who suffered lacerations to fingertips while using these vacuums.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Emerson-Tool-Co-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-WetDry-VacuumsDon't want to check this manually?
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