CPSC

Craftsman 16-gallon and RIDGID 12- and 16-gallon wet/dr Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Recalled Craftsman 16-gallon wet/dry vacuum
Recalled Craftsman 16-gallon wet/dry vacuum
Recalled RIDGID wet/dry vacuum
Recalled RIDGID wet/dry vacuum

Hazard

The exhaust blower ports on the wet/dry vacuums are large enough for a small child to reach inside and touch the spinning blower wheel. This poses a laceration hazard to small children.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should contact Emerson toll-free number to request a free insert. The insert is installed inside the blower port, to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact

For more information, consumers should call Emerson Tool Company toll-free at (866) 288-8143 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.wetdryvacrecall.com

Products

Craftsman 16-gallon and RIDGID 12- and 16-gallon wet/dry vacuums

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Home Depot stores and RIDGE Tool distributors nationwide, from March 1999 through October 2002, and Sears Roebuck and. Co. stores nationwide, from September 1998 through October 2002, for between $70 and $300.