[Recalled] Craftsman 16-gallon and RIDGID 12- and 16-gallon wet/dry vacuums — The recall involves Craftsman 16-gallon and RIDGID 12- and 16-gallon wet/dry va… | CPSC 2003-12-16
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Craftsman 16-gallon and RIDGID 12- and 16-gallon wet/dry vacuums |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Emerson Tool Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 04053 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 16 December 2003 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recall involves Craftsman 16-gallon and RIDGID 12- and 16-gallon wet/dry vacuums. The vacuums are used to pick up wet and dry debris. Another feature of the vacuum is the blower, which provides additional cleaning functions. Product Description Retail Price* Model Number Serial Number** RIDGID 12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac $74.00 WD12450 01310-02193 RIDGID 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac $94.00$119.00$119.00$139.00$139.00 WD16350 WD16600 WD16650 WD17350 WD17351 01309-02168 99168-02155 01311-02162 01313-0204 502043-02178 Craftsman 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac $139.00 $139.00 $119.00 $293.00 $293.00 113.170250 113.170260 113.17033 113.292670C 113.295670C 02049-02210 98240-00236 02156-02219 99281C-00319C 00227C-02122C * Retail price listed in U.S. Dollars. ** Serial Number Range provides the first five characters of the serial number/date code listed on the product's data plate Hazards: 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.
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