CPSC2001-03-21
CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers
Remington Products Co., LLC, of Bridgeport, Conn.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can mail the hairdryers to Remington Products Co., LLC, 60 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604. Consumers will be reimbursed the cost of shipping and should indicate whether they prefer a full refund or replacement hairdryer (which includes an ALCI plug).
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Remington have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Remington Vortex Ultra hairdryers
Consumer contact
For more information, call Remington toll-free at (800) 736-4648 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Remington-Products-Co-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-HairdryersDon't want to check this manually?
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