I recommend that anyone with a blow dryer should unplug it after use. I came back to the bathroom area,and the blow dryer had turned itself back on. I don't know how,but it did.

The wall was getting warm,but nothing caught on fire. I have a new one,and I unplug it out of the socket after use.

Has this happened to anyone else? Brokenfriend

I rarely use one. However, when I have I always unplug it. So that has never happened to me.

Haven't used hair dryers since the asbestos scare of the late 70s/early 80s, but like Kitt, we were educated (trained) to unplug any/all appliances whenever not in use. Many/most appliances come with a warning to unplug when not in use (for a variety of reasons), but many people don't read the literature, forget, or ignore because they consider it a PITA. (Not judging—these are the reasons.)

Nowadays, GFIs/GFCIs (if you have them—depends on building codes & age of construction) reduce some of the risk of electrocution. Still, unplugging is touted as a conservation tip, as many appliances draw power even when "off". Nevertheless, there are still good reasons to unplug when not in use (faulty components, frayed cords, pets, water mishaps, electrical surges...)—most importantly, the reasons we don't think of.

We have some older (vintage) appliances that still function, and are in good condition, but we still unplug, cuz hey... you never know. Even new stuff can get wonky.

CPSC Cautions Hair Dryer Owners

Doc

That is one thing that I do is when I am done blow drying my hair I do unplug it I am good at that I guess So to say this has not happened to me.

YES! I thought I was going crazy...glad to hear Im not the only one it happened to!

Reminds me of a video I saw on youtube about some people sleeping with their blow dryer...

A bit unrelated but still ^^

Never had that happened, but I hardly use a hair dryer anymore. Still it's a good idea to make sure it's turned completely off and go ahead to unplug it.

perhaps you should report this issue- as it may be indicative of an unsafe product. I would think the company would at least replace it with a new one (most likely so they could determine what is wrong with yours, or to avoid any bad PR)

option 2: I would return it to store (especially if manufacturer brushes you off). I would make sure the manager cuts the cord so it cannot be put back on the shelf.

* it may have been caused by a power surge, but the GFCI at end of dryer's cord shoud have tripped. Rather odd