Junkins DHASUWT hair dryer brush recalled for electrocution and fire hazard
What this means
Junkins hair dryer brushes (model XR-8801) lack safety features that prevent electrocution if the device falls into water while plugged in. The product also poses a fire risk; there have been 10 reports of smoking or fire, though no injuries yet.
- Unplug the hair dryer immediately and stop using it.
- Contact Junkins at DHASUWT_recall@163.com for a full refund.
- Cut the power cord and send a photo of the destroyed product to the email above to complete the refund process.
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The agency's original wording
The recalled hair dryer brushes lack an integrated immersion protection device, which presents a substantial product hazard to consumers, posing the risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water while plugged in to an electrical source. The recalled hair dryer brushes also pose the risk of death or serious injury from smoking and fire hazards.
Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers immediately and contact Junkins to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to cut the power cord and provide a photo of the destroyed product to DHASUWT_recall@163.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Junkins-Recalls-DHASUWT-Hair-Dryer-Brushes-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Electrocution-and-Shock-Hazards-Violate-Federal-Regulations-Smoking-and-Fire-HazardsWant us to check the next one for you?
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