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

Recalled December 27, 2007 · CPSC recall 08531 · World Dryer

Recalled Hand and Hair Dryer, with nozzle detail

Hazard

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.

Units

About 25,000

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.

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.

What to do

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

Product

World Dryer and Bradley Brand Hand and Hair Dryers

Manufacturer(s)

World Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill.

Retailers

Industrial and electrical distributors and supply houses nationwide from June 2005 through April 2007 for between $600 and $1,000.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →