CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-03-21 · 01111
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
01111
Date
2001-03-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Remington Vortex Ultra hairdryers
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
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.