Urgent warnings have been issued regarding a number of tumble dryers that pose a fire risk.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) told owners to stop using the affected appliances and take urgent safety precautions.
"The product presents a risk of fire as it is possible for an internal short circuit to occur during normal use, causing the tumble dryer to ignite," officials explained. This fault could lead to household fires if not addressed.
The OPSS confirmed that affected tumble dryers do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Anyone who has already purchased a recalled product should stop using it 'immediately'
Caple
This regulatory breach underscores the seriousness of the safety concerns associated with these appliances.
Owners were strongly advised to "stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a modification".
The OPSS emphasised: "The product should not be used until the modification has taken place. If the plug is accessible, switch off and unplug the appliance."
For further information, shoppers can consult the product safety notice for each tumble dryer, accessible via the OPSS.
Full list of affected products
Baumatic Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0144)
Brand: Baumatic
Model: 31900533 BBTD H7A1TE-80 and 31900540 BBTDH7A1TE-80
Candy Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0143)
Brand: Candy
Caple Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0139)
Brand: Caple
Affected models: TDi4001 and TDi4000
Haier Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0135)
Brand: Haier
Model: 31900550 HDB4 H7A2TBERX80 and 31900541 HDBI H7A2TBEX-80
Hoover Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0138)
Brand: Hoover
Lamona Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0141)
Brand: Lamona
Model: LAM8876, LAM8877, LAM8878, LAM8879
Montpellier Heat Pump Tumble Dryer (2505-0137)
Brand: Montpellier
Model: MIHP 70 & 75
The number in brackets next to each product indicates its PSD notification number, the unique identifier used in the Product Safety Database (PSD) to track notifications about unsafe or non-compliant products.
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