CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Crasts Hair Dryer Brushes Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury or Death

The hair dryers, which lack an integrated immersion protection device, can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution and shock hazards. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations for hair dryers and present a substantial product hazard.

CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the hair dryers, and destroy them by unplugging, cutting the cord and safely disposing in the garbage.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Crasts 5-in-1 High Power Multi-Functional Curler and Straightener hair dryer brushes. The hair dryers, which lack an integrated immersion protection device, can cause death or serious injury due to electrocution and shock hazards. The hair dryers are in violation of the federal regulations for hair dryers and present a substantial product hazard. The hair dryer bushes have been sold online via ecommerce platforms, including us.shein.com, from July 2024 through October 2024 for between $6 and $455. Crasts is printed on the hair dryer handle and on the packaging. The model number MD-11 is printed on the product’s packaging. The hair dryers were sold in a navy blue color with brass accents, and are advertised for drying, straightening and curling hair for family and salon use. CPSC notified the seller, Guangzhou Crasts Hair Equipments Co. Ltd., of China, that the hair dryer brushes do not meet U.S. safety requirements, but the firm has not responded to requests for a recall. CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the hair dryers, and destroy them by unplugging, cutting the cord, and safely disposing in the garbage. Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.The product was made in China.

Crasts 5-in-1 High Power Multi-Functional Curler and Straightener hair dryer brushes.