More than 85,000 UK households are scheduled to receive visits from manufacturers following the recall of tumble dryers linked to a significant fire risk. These dryers, produced by brands including Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Haier, Hoover, Lamona, Iberna, and Montpellier, have been found to potentially ignite during normal operation due to an internal short circuit.
In December, safety regulators under the Labour Party government identified these models as dangerous, prompting a national recall. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) recently announced that manufacturers will be visiting all affected homes to modify and make the machines safe.
“The UK manufacturers have launched a comprehensive modification programme,” OPSS stated. “They will visit every home with an affected tumble dryer to carry out necessary safety updates.”
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OPSS urges all owners of these tumble dryers, even those uncertain if their model is affected, to check the detailed product safety reports available on the OPSS website. These reports outline the specific models involved, the risks posed, and the corrective actions to be taken.
The main safety concern arises from the risk of an internal short circuit which can cause the dryer to catch fire. According to OPSS, these models do not comply with the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
If you suspect your tumble dryer might be part of the recall or need assistance identifying your model, contact the helpline at 0808 178 0516 (Mon-Fri 9 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–4 pm) for further guidance and support.