CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers

Active Recall Announced March 21, 2001 CPSC #01111

Quick answer

CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers is CPSC recall #01111, announced on March 21, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is 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).. Affected brand: Remington Products Co., LLC.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Remington Vortex Ultra hairdryers

Recalled brands

Remington Products Co., LLC

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).

Recall date

March 21, 2001

Categories

Hair Dryers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #01111?

CPSC recall #01111 covers CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 21, 2001. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #01111?

The CPSC remedy for recall #01111 is 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).. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Remington Products Co., LLC Announce Recall of Hairdryers on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Remington-Products-Co-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Hairdryers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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