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SHEIN Distribution Corporation Recalls Teckwe Hair Dryer Brushes Due to Electrocution or Shock Hazard

Reported: January 23, 2025 Initiated: January 23, 2025 #25106 About 310 units

The recall

Shein Distribution Corporation, of Los Angeles, California issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The handheld hair dryer brushes lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or shock hazard ….

Moderate
severity level
About 310
units affected
January 23, 2025
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #25106 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #25106) was formally reported on January 23, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Shein Distribution Corporation, of Los Angeles, California is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 310 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The handheld hair dryer brushes lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or shock hazard to consumers if the hair dryer brushes fall into water when plugged in. The CPSC has determined that hair drye… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact SHEIN to receive a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled hair dryers by unplugging the hair dryer,… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 1 year old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Where this recall sits in the database

Severity2119858883High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this recall sits in the database

Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 310

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product Description

This recall involves Teckwe multifunctional hair dryer brushes. The hair dryer brushes are gray and purple and the brand name "Teckwe" is printed on the handle. The hair dryer brushes have five interchangeable heads to be used for straightening and styling, and measure about 11 inches in length.

Reason for Recall

The handheld hair dryer brushes lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or shock hazard to consumers if the hair dryer brushes fall into water when plugged in. The CPSC has determined that hair dryers not equipped with the integral immersion protection present a substantial product hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact SHEIN to receive a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled hair dryers by unplugging the hair dryer, cutting the cord and disposing of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws, and send an image of the destroyed hair dryer to Shein at uscsteam@shein.com. Upon receipt of the photo, SHEIN will issue the customer a full refund. Shein is directly contacting all purchasers.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 25106
Date reported January 23, 2025
Date initiated January 23, 2025
Recalling firm Shein Distribution Corporation, of Los Angeles, California
Units affected About 310
Distribution Not disclosed

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

About 310 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Teckwe multifunctional hair dryer brushes. The hair dryer brushes are gray and purple and the brand name "Teckwe" is printed on the handle. The hair dryer brushes have five interchangeable heads to be used for straightening and styling, and measure about 11 inches in length.. Recalled by Shein Distribution Corporation, of Los Angeles, California. Units affected: About 310.
Why was this product recalled?
The handheld hair dryer brushes lack an immersion protection device, posing an electrocution or shock hazard to consumers if the hair dryer brushes fall into water when plugged in. The CPSC has determined that hair dryers not equipped with the integral immersion protection present a substantial product hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled hair dryers and contact SHEIN to receive a full refund. Consumers should destroy the recalled hair dryers by unplugging the hair dryer, cutting the cord and disposing of them in accordance with local and state recycling laws, and send an image of the destroyed hair dryer to Shein at uscsteam@shein.com. Upon receipt of the photo, SHEIN will issue the customer a full refund. Shein is directly contacting all purchasers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 23, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 25106.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (25106) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported January 23, 2025.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).