Recalls / 2007-12-27
World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
08531 · Recalled 2007-12-27 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported 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.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| World Dryer and Bradley Brand Hand and Hair Dryers | About 25,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- World Dryer Corp.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Industrial, electrical distributors, supply houses nationwide, 000.
Consumer 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
Source: CPSC recall 08531. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.