CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Re-Announce Recall of Hairdryers Firm Offering Free Upgraded Replacement Hairdryer
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-07-30). Hazards: electric shock, laceration. Models: V-1030. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02216 |
| Published | 2002-07-30 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-03 |
| Product category | Hair Dryers |
| Products | Remington Vortex Ultra hair dryers |
| Firm named in the title | Remington Products Co., LLC Re-Announce |
| Firms | Remington Products Co., LLC, of Bridgeport, Conn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Model numbers | V-1030 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00074590875416 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock, laceration |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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 (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.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Remington have not received any reports of electrocutions relating to these hairdryers. This recall is being announced to prevent the possibility of injury.
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