Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 18220
Affected scope: About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves RIDGID NXT wet/dry vacuums, models HD06000 (6-gallon) and HD09000 (9….

Emerson Tool Company Recalls RIDGID Wet/Dry Vacuums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 11, 2018. Reason: The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson T…. Verify recall #18220 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: September 11, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18220 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves RIDGID NXT wet/dry vacuums, models HD06000 (6-gallon) and HD09000 (9-gallon). The orange and black wet/dry vacuum has four swivel casters, a carrying handle, a hose and accessories. RIDGID is printed on the front of the vacuum. The model number can be found on a silver product identification label on the back of the vacuum's powerhead assembly.

Reason for recall

The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18220
Date reported	September 11, 2018
Date initiated	September 11, 2018
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 208,000 (in addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/d…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The on/off switch can become dislodged and expose energized wiring, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wet/dry vacuum and contact Emerson Tool Company for a free replacement wet/dry vacuum powerhead assembly.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 11, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18220.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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