World Dryer to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers recall: Electric Shock Hazard
World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Why was World Dryer to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers recalled?
Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an ungrounded nozzle, it can pose a shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
World Dryer has been contacting facilities utilizing these dryers. Facilities that have the recalled dryers will receive a free repair kit. Consumers and facility managers that have not been contacted should call World Dryer with serial and model number to determine if the dryer is included in this recall. Contact: For additional information, contact World Dryer at (800) 323-0701 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to www.worlddryer.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- World Dryer and Bradley Brand Hand and Hair Dryers
- Company
- World Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill.
- Quantity
- About 25,000
- Sold at
- Industrial and electrical distributors and supply houses nationwide from June 2005 through April 2007 for between $600 and $1,000.
- Recall date
- December 27, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- World Dryer has received a report of an electrical component coming into contact with an ungrounded nozzle outside the United States. As a result, one consumer suffered an electric shock.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The World Dryer and Bradley brand hand and hair dryers are wall-mounted dryers with nozzles protruding from the front that may be either recessed or surface mounted. The dryers are used primarily in rest rooms and locker rooms in public and commercial buildings.