Wantefully Hair Dryer Brushes Recall Due to Electrocution and Burn Hazards

Source: CPSC · United States

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Guang Zhou is recalling about 2,295 Wantefully hair dryer brushes due to missing immersion protection and overheating risks.

What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by CPSC on September 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

Guang Zhou is recalling Wantefully 2 in 1 Hair Dryer & Styler, One Step Hair Dryer Brush Straightner, and Negative Ion Electric Hot Air Blow Dryer Comb hair dryers because they lack an integrated immersion protection device and can overheat. The products violate federal regulations and pose risks of electrocution, shock, and burns.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves Wantefully hair dryer brushes, model number XR-8801. The units are black hot air dryer paddle brushes with a striped pink design and brush bristles, featuring three heat settings. XRUI and the model name XR-8801 appear on the product packaging. About 2,295 units were sold online at Amazon.com from February 2026 through March 2026 for about $30.

What You Should Do

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers. Contact Guang Zhou at wantefully@163.com to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to cut the power cord and provide a photo of the destroyed product.

Why This Matters

The recalled hair dryers present a substantial product hazard and risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if they fall into water while plugged in, in addition to a burn hazard from overheating.

Source

https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Guang-Zhou-Recalls-Wantefully-Hair-Dryer-Brushes-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Electrocution-Shock-and-Burn-Hazards-Violate-Federal-Regulations (CPSC Recall Number 26754)

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this CPSC product recall.

What is this CPSC product recall about?
Guang Zhou is recalling about 2,295 Wantefully hair dryer brushes due to missing immersion protection and overheating risks.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with CPSC for the most current geographic scope.
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