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6 popular tumble dryer models recalled over fire hazard, with homeowners being told to ‘stop using them immediately'
HOMEOWNERS have been warned that six tumble dryer models have been recalled over fire safety fears.
Owners of the appliances have been told to stop using them immediately and disconnect them from the power supply.
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Argos has announced that a manufacturing fault in a number of Hoover and Candy appliances could lead to internal short circuits, which could in turn cause fires.
The affected models are specific heat pump and condenser dryers produced since January 2019.
They include two Candy integrated heat pump dryers with catalogue numbers 9203561 and 8789842.
Four Hoover models are also affected, including three integrated heat pump models in white (9072905, 7666258, and 8175528) and one in black (8732552).
Haier Europe, which owns Hoover and Candy has identified a technical issue involving "inconsistency in the production" process that triggers electrical faults.
The manufacturer said the risk of fire is "rare", but has chosen to recall the products to prioritise consumer safety.
Households in possession of one of the dryers will be visited by qualified engineers, who will perform safety modifications free of charge.
To verify whether your appliance requires modification, you can enter the serial number on Haier's product safety website.
This product recall is an extension of a previous recall announced in June, which affected just two models.
The previous notice also highlighted the risk of the products short-circuiting, but described the danger as "low risk".
Argos has apologised to customers affected by the notice, and emphasised that no other Haier, Hoover, or Candy products the retailer sells are affected.
More product recalls
This comes as the Goblin cordless vacuum is being removed from supermarket shelves, after a fire risk was uncovered.
A statement on the UK Government's website reads: "It has been identified that in some units of the Goblin handheld vacuum, the battery may overheat.
"This could pose a fire safety risk if left on charge and unattended."
The statement added that the device "does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016".
Shoppers who own the device have been urged to stop using it, in light of the risks.
And Co-op shoppers are being urged to immediately dispose of its pork pies due to a health risk.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced the recall which applies to four-pack Mini Pork and Pickle Pies found at Co-op stores.
The reason is because they contain milk which isn't mentioned on the label.
Shoppers with an will be at risk should they eat the pies, the FSA has warned.
