Remington Vortex Ultra hairdryers

Date

March 21, 2001

Importer

Remington Products Co., LLC, of Bridgeport, Conn.

CPSC title

CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers

Products

Remington Vortex Ultra hairdryers

Description

The 1600-watt hairdryers have a chrome body, with black speed and heat controls. The model name, "Remington Vortex Ultra," is printed in black on one side of the air intake grill; with the model number, V-1030, and the words, "Do Not Immerse In Water" and "Made in China" printed in silver on the other side. The hairdryers have a UPC number of 0-74590- 87541-6, which is located on the packaging box.

Hazard

These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter plug (ALCI plug) to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water. If dropped in water, the hairdryers pose an electrocution hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can mail the hairdryers to Remington Products Co., LLC, 60 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604. Consumers will be reimbursed the cost of shipping and should indicate whether they prefer a full refund or replacement hairdryer (which includes an ALCI plug).

Units

About 3,000

Injuries reported

CPSC and Remington have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Sold at

The recalled hairdryers were sold nationwide in K-Mart; Sears; Target; Bed, Bath & Beyond; K's Merchandise; Service Merchandise; Eckerd; and Army and Air Force Exchanges and other retailers, from July 2000 through January 2001, for between $18 and $25.

UPC

074590875416

Made in

China

Consumer contact

For more information, call Remington toll-free at (800) 736-4648 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall number

01111

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Related recalls

• Expanded or announced again later: CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Re-Announce Recall of Hairdryers Firm Offering Free Upgraded… (July 30, 2002)

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.