Your morning routine just became dangerous if you’re using a specific Remington hair dryer sold online. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a fast-track recall for 56,300 Remington D3190DCDN hair dryers due to electrocution risk—the units completely lack an immersion protection device.
Translation: if this thing hits water while plugged in, you could die. No injuries have been reported yet, but the risk remains very real. This isn’t just another precautionary recall—it’s about a missing safety feature that could mean the difference between a bathroom accident and a fatal electrocution.
How to Spot the Dangerous Model
Purple dryer with black accents sold exclusively through major online marketplaces.
The recalled units are impossible to miss once you know what to look for. You’ll recognize them by their purple body with black accents, three black operating buttons on the handle, and “Remington” written in white lettering on the side. These dryers measure roughly 8.5 inches long by 11.6 inches high by 3.6 inches wide, weighing about 1.5 pounds.
Empower Brands sold them exclusively online through Walmart Marketplace, Target Marketplace, and Amazon between March 2024 and June 2025 for $25 to $32. If you bought a budget Remington hair dryer from any of these platforms during that timeframe, check your model number immediately.
Stop Using It Right Now
Immediate action required—unplug and secure full refund through official process.
If you own this model, unplug it immediately and never use it again. The refund process requires proof of destruction: you must photograph the unit with its power cord cut in half, then submit that image through Remington’s recall registration portal.
Full refunds are guaranteed once you complete the process. You can register at Remington’s official website, call Empower Brands at 1-844-695-2134, or email [email protected] for assistance. Don’t delay—your safety is worth more than the inconvenience.
Another Online Marketplace Safety Failure
CPSC fast-track recall highlights ongoing concerns about product safety oversight.
The CPSC designated this recall #25-430, manufactured in China for Spectrum Brands on behalf of Empower Brands. Most competing hair dryers include immersion protection as standard equipment, making this omission particularly concerning for consumer safety.
This recall underscores the importance of checking product safety certifications when shopping online marketplaces. While platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have improved their oversight, budget electronics can still slip through without essential safety features that protect your life.
