CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-575.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-575.
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).
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-575.
For more information, call Remington toll-free at (800) 736-4648 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an appliances recall: CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers. The notice was published on March 21, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,000 units are potentially affected.