The urgent safety notice, issued last year, covers heat pump models by Haier and products manufactured by Haier, sold under brands including Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Hoover, Iberna, Lamona, and Montpellier. OPSS is urging all affected members of the public, including those unsure whether they are impacted, to check model links and contact the manufacturer. Should a tumble dryer match one of those listed, owners must disconnect it from the mains and refrain from using it until repair work is carried out.
The companies will visit every home containing affected tumble dryers and make them safe. This program addresses a broader context of tumble dryer fire risks across the UK, where roughly 16 million households own a tumble dryer, making it one of the most extensively used domestic appliances. UK Government fire data reveals that tumble dryers are responsible for 884 fires annually, equating to more than 16 every week nationwide.
Electrical Safety First's analysis of Home Office figures suggests that white goods are linked to at least three accidental fires every day throughout England. In Wales alone, tumble dryers accounted for 57 per cent of all appliance fires recorded over the last three years, making them the single biggest household appliance fire risk. A fresh warning from vape specialists at Ecigone highlights a lesser-known hazard that could be heightening fire risks in British homes.
5 million adults in the UK using vape devices, most of which are carried on the person throughout the day, experts warn there is a mounting risk of devices being accidentally left in clothing before it is placed in a tumble dryer.