CPSC recall 04053
Craftsman 16-gallon and RIDGID 12- and 16-gallon wet/dry vacuums
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-01-14
On 2025-01-14 the CPSC announced a recall of Craftsman 16-gallon and RIDGID 12- and 16-gallon wet/dry vacuums by Emerson Tool A Division, citing 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 chi….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04053 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-12-16 |
| Published | 2025-01-14 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Emerson Tool A Division |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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 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
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Emerson-Tool-Company-Announce-Recall-of-WetDry-Vacuums
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