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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02216

Remington Vortex Ultra hair dryers

Published October 3, 2025 · Recall initiated: July 30, 2002

What's the hazard

These hairdryers are not equipped with an appliance leakage current interrupter (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 to do

Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately. Owners of the recalled hair dryers will be sent a postage-paid shipping container to return their unit to Remington. Consumers will receive a new 1875-watt Vortex hair dryer with an ALCI plug.

Recall details

Brand
Remington Products Co., LLC, of Bridgeport, Conn.
Distributor
The recalled hairdryers were sold nationwide in K-Mart; Sears; Target; Bed, Bath & Beyond; K's Merchandise; Service Merchandise; Eckerd; Army and Air Force Exchanges; and other retailers, from July 2000 through January 2001, for between $18 to $25.
UPC
074590875416
Country
US
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