CPSC recall · Reported December 27, 2007
World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock 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.
World Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill. recalled The World Dryer and Bradley brand hand and hair dryers are wall-mounted dryers with nozzl….
World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard was recalled by World Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill. in December 27, 2007. Reason: Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an u…. Remedy: World Dryer has been contacting facilities utilizing these dryers. Facilities that have t…. Verify recall #08531 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
World Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Some of the nozzles on these dryers are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an u….
- None
- agency class
- December 27, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08531 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08531 |
| Date reported | December 27, 2007 |
| Date initiated | December 27, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | World Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
World Dryer has been contacting facilities utilizing these dryers. Facilities that have the recalled dryers will receive a free r…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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