FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2002
Release # 02-216
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Hairdryer Recall Hotline: (800) 992-9686
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
Remington Contact: Alexander R. Castaldi, (203) 332-9731
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CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Re-Announce Recall of Hairdryers
Firm Offering Free Upgraded Replacement Hairdryer
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Remington Products Co., LLC, of Bridgeport, Conn., is
again announcing the recall of about 3,000 hairdryers. 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. This recall was originally announced by CPSC and Remington on
March 21, 2001.
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.
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.
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.
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. For more information, contact
Remington at (800) 992-9686 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.remington-products.com/home.html.
Remington Vortex Ultra with No ALCI Plug
ALCI Plug
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