Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryer brushes and contact Junkins for a full refund. No injuries had been reported when the September 10, 2026 recall was announced.
Quick Facts
- Product: DHASUWT Hair Dryer and Blow Dryer Brush, model XR-8801
- Units affected: About 1,738
- Hazards: Electrocution, electric shock, smoking, and fire
- Remedy: Full refund after destroying the recalled product
Table Of Contents
- Latest DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall Developments
- What Is the DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall?
- Why Were DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brushes Recalled?
- What Is an Integrated Immersion Protection Device?
- What Fire Problems Have Been Reported?
- Where Were the Recalled Hair Dryer Brushes Sold?
- What Should Consumers Do With a Recalled DHASUWT Hair Dryer?
- Who May Be Affected?
- What Injuries Can Electrical Shock Cause?
- Why Are Hair Dryers Near Water Especially Dangerous?
- Who May Be Liable for a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Injury?
- Current DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Lawsuit Status
- Do I Qualify for a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Claim?
- Legal Process for a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Claim
- Compensation in a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Case
- Important DHASUWT Hair Dryer Recall Developments
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall Lawsuit?
- Which DHASUWT hair dryer brush is recalled?
- Why are the DHASUWT hair dryer brushes dangerous?
- How many DHASUWT hair dryer brushes were recalled?
- Have any injuries been reported?
- What refund is available?
- Why is immersion protection important in a hair dryer?
- Can I file a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall Lawsuit?
- Do I Have a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Lawsuit?
- References
Latest DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall Developments
September 2026
September 10, 2026 – Junkins recalled about 1,738 DHASUWT Hair Dryer and Blow Dryer Brushes because the products lack an integrated immersion protection device, presenting a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution or shock if they fall into water while connected to electricity. CPSC also reported 10 incidents in which the hair dryer brushes smoked or caught fire, although no injuries had been reported. [1]
What Is the DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall?
The recall involves DHASUWT Hair Dryer and Blow Dryer Brush in 1 styling appliances with model number XR-8801. The product was marketed as a negative-ion hair dryer brush, one-step ionic hair straightener brush, hot-air styling brush, and straightening dryer.
The recalled appliances are black paddle-style hot-air brushes with pink detailing and brush bristles. They have three heat settings, and the product packaging is marked with the XRUI name and model XR-8801.
Shenzhen Weihua Chenyu Technology Co., Ltd., doing business as Junkins, of China, is identified by the CPSC as the retailer. The hair dryer brushes were manufactured in China.
Why Were DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brushes Recalled?
The recalled hair dryer brushes do not contain an integrated immersion protection device. CPSC considers hand-supported hair dryers without this protection to present a substantial product hazard because a plugged-in appliance can create a serious electrocution or shock risk if it falls into water.
CPSC business guidance explains that integral immersion protection is designed to reduce electric-shock risk when a hand-supported hair dryer is immersed in or otherwise contacts water. The protective system is commonly incorporated into a block-shaped plug containing a type of circuit interrupter. [2]
The DHASUWT hair dryer brushes also present a separate smoking and fire hazard. CPSC received 10 reports of the appliances smoking or catching fire before the recall was announced.
What Is an Integrated Immersion Protection Device?
Integrated immersion protection is an electrical safety feature intended to interrupt electrical current when a hair dryer comes into contact with water. CPSC guidance states that hand-supported hair dryers must provide this type of protection because bathrooms and other grooming areas can place electrical appliances close to sinks, tubs, and other water sources.
Without immersion protection, a plugged-in hair dryer that falls into water may remain electrically energized. Contact with the water, appliance, or another conductive surface can expose a person to potentially dangerous electrical current.
CPSC has determined that hand-supported hair dryers without integral immersion protection constitute a substantial product hazard. The requirement applies even when the appliance’s regular power switch is turned off because it may remain connected to the electrical supply.
What Fire Problems Have Been Reported?
CPSC received 10 reports involving the DHASUWT hair dryer brushes smoking or catching fire. No injuries were reported in connection with those incidents when the recall was issued.
Smoking or ignition involving an electrical styling appliance can create risks beyond damage to the product itself. A fire could potentially spread to towels, clothing, bedding, countertops, or other nearby combustible materials depending on where the appliance is being used or stored.
The recall notice does not identify the precise component responsible for the reported smoking or fire incidents. Consumers should therefore stop using the entire recalled appliance rather than attempting to repair or continue using it.
Where Were the Recalled Hair Dryer Brushes Sold?
The recalled DHASUWT hair dryer brushes were sold online through Amazon.com from October 2024 through June 2026. They sold for approximately $27.
The recall covers about 1,738 units. Consumers can identify the affected product by model number XR-8801 and the XRUI marking on the top of the product packaging.
What Should Consumers Do With a Recalled DHASUWT Hair Dryer?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryer brushes. Junkins is offering a full refund to affected consumers.
To obtain the refund, consumers will be asked to cut the power cord and submit a photograph showing the destroyed product to DHASUWT_recall@163.com. The appliance should be unplugged before the cord is cut.
Consumers should not continue using, sell, or give away an affected appliance after learning that it is included in the recall. The federal recall remedy is intended to remove the hazardous product from use.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers who purchased a DHASUWT XR-8801 hair dryer brush from Amazon between October 2024 and June 2026 may own an affected appliance. People who still possess the product should compare the model information and packaging with the CPSC recall description.
Consumers who experienced an electric shock, electrical burn, smoking incident, fire, or related property damage may also want to preserve photographs, purchase records, medical records, fire reports, communications with the seller, and other relevant evidence before disposing of the product.
What Injuries Can Electrical Shock Cause?
Electrical contact can cause both visible and internal injuries. MedlinePlus states that electrical injuries can include skin burns as well as damage to muscles, nerves, bones, and internal organs. [3]
Potential electrical injuries may include:
- Electrical or thermal burns
- Muscle, nerve, or tissue injury
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Sudden cardiac arrest
- Neurological injury
- Other internal injuries caused by electrical current
The severity of an electrical injury can depend on the strength and type of current, how the electricity travels through the body, and the length of exposure. Electrical injuries can sometimes be more serious internally than their external appearance suggests.
Why Are Hair Dryers Near Water Especially Dangerous?
Water and wet conditions can increase the danger associated with electrical appliances. A hair dryer that remains connected to electrical power after falling into a sink, bathtub, or other water source can create an electrocution hazard.
Immersion protection is intended to interrupt that electrical pathway quickly. The absence of the required protective system is why CPSC treats affected hand-supported hair dryers as a substantial product hazard rather than merely a technical labeling or manufacturing violation.
Who May Be Liable for a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Injury?
Potential liability depends on the facts of an individual incident and applicable state law. Manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, or other parties in the product’s supply chain may potentially be evaluated if an alleged product defect or regulatory violation causes an injury.
Potential legal theories may include manufacturing or design defects, failure to provide adequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or violations associated with applicable product-safety requirements. A recall does not automatically establish liability in an individual lawsuit.
Shenzhen Weihua Chenyu Technology Co., Ltd., doing business as Junkins, is identified in the CPSC recall notice as the retailer. The recalled brushes were sold to U.S. consumers through Amazon.com.
Current DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Lawsuit Status
The September 10, 2026 CPSC notice announces a federal consumer product recall and refund program. The notice does not announce a class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, personal injury settlement, or other coordinated lawsuit involving the DHASUWT hair dryer brushes.
An individual product-liability claim may still be evaluated if an affected appliance allegedly caused electric shock, electrocution, burns, a fire, or significant property damage. Whether a claim is viable depends on the evidence, causation, injuries or losses, applicable law, and filing deadlines.
Do I Qualify for a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Claim?
- Did you purchase or use a DHASUWT Hair Dryer and Blow Dryer Brush, model XR-8801?
- Did the appliance shock you, smoke, overheat, ignite, or otherwise malfunction?
- Did you suffer an electrical injury, burn, or other physical injury?
- Did the incident require medical care or cause significant property damage?
Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review the product identification, incident evidence, medical records, damages, and applicable legal deadlines to determine whether additional investigation may be appropriate.
Legal Process for a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Claim
- Free case review. An attorney reviews the recalled product, circumstances of the incident, and any resulting injuries or property damage.
- Investigation. Evidence may include photographs of the dryer, packaging, purchase records, medical records, fire reports, witness accounts, and recall information.
- Filing. If the available evidence and applicable law support a claim, a lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
- Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange evidence, obtain testimony, consult experts, investigate the alleged defect, and discuss possible resolution.
- Resolution. A claim may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts and procedural history.
Compensation in a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Case
Depending on the circumstances, a product-liability claim may seek damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, burns, other physical injuries, property damage, and additional losses allowed under applicable law. The damages available depend on the evidence and jurisdiction.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Important DHASUWT Hair Dryer Recall Developments
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall | September 2026 | CPSC Consumer Product Recall | Announced | [1] | About 1,738 units recalled |
| Full Refund Program | September 2026 | Recall Remedy | Available | [1] | Destroyed-product photo required |
| Federal Safety Requirement | September 2026 | Electrical Safety | Violated | [2] | Immersion protection required |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall Lawsuit?
The DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall Lawsuit topic concerns potential claims involving recalled XR-8801 hair dryer brushes that lack required immersion protection and also have reported smoking and fire incidents. About 1,738 units are included in the September 2026 recall.
Which DHASUWT hair dryer brush is recalled?
The recall covers DHASUWT Hair Dryer and Blow Dryer Brush in 1 products with model number XR-8801. The recalled appliances are black paddle brushes with pink detailing, brush bristles, and three heat settings.
Why are the DHASUWT hair dryer brushes dangerous?
The hair dryer brushes lack an integrated immersion protection device, meaning they can create a serious electrocution or shock hazard if they fall into water while plugged in. CPSC also received 10 reports of smoking or fire involving the products.
How many DHASUWT hair dryer brushes were recalled?
About 1,738 units are included in the recall. They were sold on Amazon.com from October 2024 through June 2026 for approximately $27.
Have any injuries been reported?
No injuries had been reported when CPSC announced the recall on September 10, 2026. However, 10 incidents involving the hair dryer brushes smoking or catching fire had been reported.
What refund is available?
Junkins is offering a full refund. Consumers are instructed to unplug the appliance, cut its power cord, and submit a photograph of the destroyed product to the recall email address provided by the company.
Why is immersion protection important in a hair dryer?
Immersion protection is designed to reduce the risk of electric shock if a plugged-in hair dryer contacts or falls into water. CPSC considers hand-supported hair dryers without this protection to present a substantial product hazard.
Can I file a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Recall Lawsuit?
A consumer who suffered an electrical injury, burn, or significant property damage allegedly caused by an affected dryer may have grounds for an individual legal review. The recall alone does not establish liability, and any potential claim depends on causation, damages, evidence, and applicable law.
Do I Have a DHASUWT Hair Dryer Brush Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered an electrical injury, burn, or other harm involving a recalled DHASUWT Hair Dryer and Blow Dryer Brush, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
References
[1] 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-Hazards
[2] https://www.cpsc.gov/Business–Manufacturing/Business-Education/Business-Guidance/Household-Electrical-Products/Hand-Supported-Hair-Dryers
[3] https://medlineplus.gov/electricalinjuries.html