Urgent warning that tumble dryers sold in the UK pose fire risk as owners told to ‘stop using immediately' in recall
AN URGENT warning has been issued about tumble dryers sold in the UK that pose a fire risk as owners are told to 'stop using immediately'.
The Office
for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have told owners to stop using the affected appliances and to take urgent safety precautions.
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An urgent warning has been issued about tumble dryers sold in the UK that pose a fire risk as owners are told to 'stop using immediately'
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The product represents a serious risk as the tumbler dryer may ignite
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Officials explained: "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."
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.
This fault could lead to household fires if not addressed urgently.
The officials explained that the products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
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Owners can check whether they have an affected product by checking their model number and serial number and following the instructions in the manufacturers' websites.
The manufacturer has initiated a modification programme and owners are strongly advised to stop using the product immediately.
Instead owners must contact the manufacturer to arrange for a modification to take place.
It is imperative however that the product should not be used until the modification has taken place.
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If the plug is accessible, switch off and unplug the appliance.
Home Appliances firm, Candy has said: "The issue relates to two manufacturing variations which, when found together, can result in the product catching fire when it is in use.
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"We take consumer safety very seriously and want to reduce any product safety risks to a minimum.
"Therefore, we would like to carry out an in-home modification to rectify the issue.
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"This would require a service engineer to attend your home, free of charge."
They have emphasised that if you own one of the affected
models
, they strongly advise that you do not use the appliance until the engineer has completed the modification.
The models affected
An urgent warning has been issued about tumble dryers sold in the UK that pose a fire risk as owners are told to 'stop using immediately'. Here are the models affected but do check your appliance on the website.
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
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
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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
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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.
For further information and to check your appliance you can access the
Shoppers can also consult the product safety notice for each tumble dryer, accessible via the OPSS.
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