CPSC2007-12-27
World Dryer Recalls to Repair Hand and Hair Dryers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
World Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill.
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.
Sold at
Industrial and electrical distributors and supply houses nationwide from June 2005 through April 2007 for between $600 and $1,000.
Affected count
About 25,000
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
World Dryer and Bradley Brand Hand and Hair Dryers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/World-Dryer-Recalls-to-Repair-Hand-and-Hair-Dryers-Due-to-Electric-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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