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CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Re-Announce Recall of Hairdryers Firm Offering Free Upgraded Replacement Hairdryer

Reported: July 30, 2002 Initiated: July 30, 2002 #02216

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter (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. Owners of the recalled hair dryers will be sent a postage-paid shipping container to return their unit to Remington. Consumers will receive a new 1875-watt Vortex hair dryer with an ALCI plug.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Remington-Products-Co-LLC-Re-Announce-Recall-of-Hairdryers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 3,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter (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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately. Owners of the recalled hair dryers will be sent a postage-paid shipping container to return their unit to Remington. Consumers will receive a new 1875-watt Vortex hair dryer with an ALCI plug.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 30, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02216.

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