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WD16650

This model number appears in one official CPSC recall notice for household products. Latest recall published January 13, 2005.

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Recall #05-084 · Published January 13, 2005

Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac

CPSC published a recall notice for Ridgid® 16-Gallon, Model WD16650 2-in-1 Blower Vac from Ridgid® 16-Gallon on January 13, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The air intake shield may be missing. Consumers can suffer lacerations if they come into contact with the intake blower wheel. The official remedy states: If the air intake shield is missing, consumers should stop using their vacuum and contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Why it was recalled

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

Official remedy

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

Recall published
January 13, 2005
Units
About 6,500
Sold at / sales period
Home Depot stores and by RIDGE TOOL distributors nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $100.