# CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Re-Announce Recall of Hairdryers Firm Offering Free Upgraded Replacement Hairdryer
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-07-30 · 02216 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02216
- **Date:** 2002-07-30
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Remington Vortex Ultra hair dryers

## Hazards

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.

## Retailer(s)

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

## Importer(s)

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

## Country of manufacture

China

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Remington-Products-Co-LLC-Re-Announce-Recall-of-Hairdryers)
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