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

Date: January 13, 2005
Company: Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

Emerson Tool Co., of St. Louis, Mo. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report