The recalled hair dryer brushes are in violation of federal regulations for hair dryers as they lack an integrated immersion protection device, which presents a substantial product hazard to consumers and the risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water while plugged in. In addition, the recalled hair dryer brushes can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
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Wantefully is recalling the XR-8801 2-in-1 Hair Dryer & Styler because it lacks an integrated immersion protection device, creating a risk of death or serious injury from electrocution if it falls into water while plugged in. The product also poses a burn hazard as it can overheat. Consumers are instructed to stop using the item immediately and contact the company for a full refund. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/744907-wantefully-hair-dryer-brush-recall-electrocution-and-burn-risk.
“Wantefully Hair Dryer Brush Recall: Electrocution and Burn Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/744907-wantefully-hair-dryer-brush-recall-electrocution-and-burn-risk. Based on CPSC recall #10967 (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).
Guang Zhou recalled Wantefully hair dryer brushes on Sept. 10, 2026, due to electrocution and burn hazards, according to the CPSC. Consumers should unplug the products immediately and contact Guang Zhou for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Wantefully
Product: Wantefully Hair Dryer Brush, Wantefully 2 in 1 Hair Dryer & Styler, One Step Hair Dryer Brush Straightner, Negative Ion Electric Hot Air Blow Dryer Comb
Model number: XR-8801
Description: Black hot air dryer paddle brushes with a striped pink design and brush bristles; three heat settings; XRUI and model name XR-8801 printed on top of packaging
Sold at: Amazon.com from February 2026 through March 2026 for about $30
What to do
Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers immediately and contact Guang Zhou to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to cut the power cord and provide a photo of the destroyed product to wantefully@163.com.
The hazard
The recalled hair dryer brushes lack an integrated immersion protection device, presenting a risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if they fall into water while plugged in. Additionally, the units can overheat, posing a burn hazard. There has been one report of the hair dryer overheating and melting; no injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Guang Zhou issued another recall on Jan. 29, 2026, for Northern Tool Hot Water Pressure Washers due to a fire hazard from fan wheel failure. Other recent recalls of similar products include YERYORK Pressure Washers (Aug. 27, 2026) and Cooluli 10L/15L Minifridges (Aug. 13, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for the Wantefully brand and model number XR-8801 printed on the packaging. The product is a black hot air dryer paddle brush with a striped pink design and brush bristles. It features three heat settings and has 'XRUI' and 'XR-8801' printed on the top of the box.
Brand
Wantefully
Product
Wantefully Hair Dryer Brushes
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop using immediately
Unplug the hair dryer brush and cease all use to prevent electrocution or burn hazards.
Contact manufacturer
Email wantefully@163.com to request a full refund for the recalled product.
Destroy and document
Cut the power cord of the unit and take a photo of the destroyed product to send to the manufacturer.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers immediately and contact Guang Zhou to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to cut the power cord and provide a photo of the destroyed product to wantefully@163.com.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 1 day after the agency date.
1CPSC announced the recall
2Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The recall covers the Wantefully 2-in-1 Hair Dryer & Styler, One Step Hair Dryer Brush Straightner, and Negative Ion Electric Hot Air Blow Dryer Comb, all with model number XR-8801.
Have there been any injuries reported?
There has been one report of the hair dryer overheating and melting, but no injuries have been reported as of the recall date.
Take action
Contact Wantefully
We’ve drafted a message you can send Wantefully to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10967 — Wantefully Hair Dryer Brush Recall: Electrocution and Burn Risk
Hello,
I own a Wantefully Hair Dryer Brush Recall: Electrocution and Burn Risk that is covered by recall 10967 from Wantefully.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers immediately and contact Guang Zhou to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to cut the power cord and provide a photo of the destroyed product to wantefully@163.com.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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