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World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Reported: December 27, 2007 Initiated: December 27, 2007 #08531

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by World Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill.. Units affected: About 25,000.
Why was this product 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 consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 27, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08531.