March
21, 2001
Remington
Products Co., LLC, of Bridgeport, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000
hairdryers. 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.
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; and 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, 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). For more information, call Remington toll-free at (800) 992-9686
between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to Remington
U.S.A.'s website at www.remington-products.com. Remington Contact: Alexander R.
Castaldi (203) 332-9731