Ridgid lawn vacuums

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Nov 26, 2011. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

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1report to CPSC
Nov 26, 2011the latest report was made
Nov 26, 2011the earliest
1with the company’s comments

Brand: Ridgid
Maker: Emerson Tool Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Lawn vacuumsCPSC’s product type: Lawn Vacuums (code 1441), in Yard & Garden: Lawn Mowers, Leaf Blowers and Lawn Vacuums

By month

1 report from December 2010 to November 2011; the most in November 2011, 1.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
November 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

Hurt, no treatment
Made Nov 26, 2011, sent to the company Dec 5, 2011, published by CPSC Dec 19, 2011

The product, in the report: Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-In-1 Blower Vac

I was using my Ridgid 2 in one shop vac and the blower wheel detatched from the housing made a loud noise sparked, and chards of metal flew out through the exhaust and it felt like pin needles, super small splinter sice metal peices stuck in my hand, I did get them out ok but ouch. This also scared the heck out of me. I went on the Web to see what it could be and found the below recall on this exact unit however with a lower seriel number. I have Seriel number 08042 R 2594. Model WD16650 I feel this should be expanded to include the machines with my seriel number range as its the same issue.
The recalled units have the model number and a serial number from 04104C through 04114C
http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05084.html
CPSC, Emerson Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Wet/Dry Vacuums WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-In-1 Blower Vac
Units: About 6,500
Manufacturer: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: Emerson Tool Co. has received two reports of consumers who suffered lacerations to finger tips while using these vacuums.
Description: The Ridgid® 16-gallon 2-In-1 Blower Vac, Model WD16650, have 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.
Sold at: Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Emerson Tool Co. at (800) 372-7759 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.emersontoolcompany.com.

Model
WD16650
Serial number
08042 R2594
Bought from
Home Depot, Pennsylvania
Bought
Nov 27, 2009, about then
Where
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 48, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Ridgid, made or sold by Emerson Tool Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co.
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(12/16/2011) Emerson Tool Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co.: Pursuant to the above report, Emerson Tool Company (“ETC”) contacted the consumer concerning the reported incident with a RIDGID wet-dry vacuum, however, ETC must stress that it has not yet had an opportunity to examine the unit.
The consumer has clarified the submitted report by maintaining that the “chards” came from a port on the side of the blower that is, in fact, the blower wheel air inlet port and not an exhaust. He has also confirmed that the air intake shield referenced in recall 05084 is in place on his unit.
ETC notes that the path for debris to exit from the blower wheel region and out of this inlet port is twisting and torturous, with thick foam filter material and the ventilated plastic air intake shield blocking the path. By definition, this inlet area will tend to pull air into it, not expel it (the foam filter material is designed to prevent ingestion of debris). Accordingly, at this time, ETC does not understand how this alleged incident could have occurred in the manner described by the consumer. Moreover, ETC is not aware of any other reports of “chards” or other debris being expelled from this inlet port.
ETC has asked the consumer for the opportunity to examine the unit. If this occurs, ETC may be able to provide further information concerning the mechanics of this incident.
(2/15/2012) Emerson Tool Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co.: ETC received this unit and has confirmed that there is damage to the blower wheel, which would cause the unit to make a metallic noise. Such damage could be caused by fatigue failure of the blower wheel body, due to extended usage and the bending forces caused by the flywheel/gyroscopic effect during the back-and-forth motion of using the product. However, ETC could find no evidence that debris or chards exited from the inlet port and reached the consumer’s fingers.

CPSC report 20111126-493C6-2147472982. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Ridgid lawn vacuums

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