CPSC recall 02216
Remington Vortex Ultra hair dryers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-10-03
On 2025-10-03 the CPSC announced a recall of Remington Vortex Ultra hair dryers by Remington Products, citing 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 h….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02216 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2002-07-30 |
| Published | 2025-10-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Remington Products |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Remington Vortex Ultra hair dryers | 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.
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| upc | 074590875416 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Remington-Products-Co-LLC-Re-Announce-Recall-of-Hairdryers
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