Ridgid Wet/Dry Vacs sold at Home Depot recalled

Emerson Tool Company announced the recall of two models of Ridgid Wet/Dry Vacs that were sold exclusively at Home Depot.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the six-gallon model, HD06000, and the nine-gallon model, HD09000, were recalled due to a shock hazard because the on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring.

The wet and dry vacuums were sold at Home Depot stores and online at www.homedepot.com from March 2018 through July 2018.

Consumers who have these models should contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement of the powerhead assembly. Emerson can be reached by calling 1-888-847-8718 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.

Home Depot sold about 208,000 units in the United States.

The vacuums are orange and black with for swivel casters, a carrying handle, a hose and accessories. RIDGID is printed on the front. The model number is located on a silver product identification label on the back of the vacuum’s powerhead assembly.

No injuries or incidents have been reported from the product, the CPSC said.