CPSC

Remington Vortex Ultra hairdryers Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Recalled Remington Vortex Ultra hairdryer without ALCI plug
Recalled Remington Vortex Ultra hairdryer without ALCI plug
ALCI plug
ALCI plug

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.

What You Should Do

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).

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.

Products

Remington Vortex Ultra hairdryers

Injuries & Incidents

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.