The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08531·Announced 2007-12-27

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

World Dryer is recalling about 25,000 hand and hair dryers because ungrounded nozzles pose an electric shock hazard. One consumer was shocked outside the U.S.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where injury has been reported, but no deaths or serious injuries are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

World Dryer Corp. is recalling approximately 25,000 World Dryer and Bradley brand hand and hair dryers. These wall-mounted units, used primarily in public and commercial restrooms and locker rooms, were sold through industrial and electrical distributors nationwide between June 2005 and April 2007 for between $600 and $1,000.

The recall is due to a defect where some nozzles are not grounded. If an electrical component comes into contact with an ungrounded nozzle, it can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. World Dryer has received a report of an electrical component contacting an ungrounded nozzle outside the United States, resulting in one consumer suffering an electric shock.

World Dryer is contacting facilities that utilize these dryers to provide a free repair kit. Consumers and facility managers who have not been contacted should call World Dryer with their serial and model numbers to determine if their dryer is included in the recall. For additional information, contact World Dryer at (800) 323-0701 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.worlddryer.com.

The recalled product

Product
World Dryer and Bradley Brand Hand and Hair Dryers
Manufacturer
World Dryer Corp., of Berkeley Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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