Thread Number: 72970
/ Tag: Vintage Dryers
Door Opening Designs - Early dryers |
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Post# 964002 , Reply# 1   10/23/2017 at 09:57 (2,376 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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although still not made in that time frame, they could have still existed....
there are plenty of them still around, and fridges with latched doors still being used.... its just a notice to 'be aware' that incidents have happened, and to keep this in the back of your mind if something like this would be in your home and around children.... plus for disposal when the time comes......nothing says that because your appliance has a concerned latch, that it must be destroyed and disposed of...their not exactly outlawed.... not sure of all the styles....a fridge usually would close on its own and latch shut.... dryer doors usually had to be pushed shut, and applied force from the outside to latch for the ones who had it..... same as washers, I only operated a few, but you had to give a good push for that door to close and latch..... I know a lot of newer cars with trunks have a safety release from the inside should you get trapped... |
Post# 964004 , Reply# 2   10/23/2017 at 10:13 (2,376 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia)   |   | |
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Post# 964086 , Reply# 3   10/23/2017 at 22:51 (2,376 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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We had one and until I was 8 or so I was NOT allowed near it alone!! Mother was afraid I would climb in it! The door if opened, turned it off, but when you closed it , it latched and started back up!, As much as I hate anything new, that WAS dangerous. |