According to the government department, that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, a total of 85,000 integrated heat pump tumble dryers made by Haier are affected by the problem.
It can cause the machine to catch alight.
Owners have been told to stop using them immediately.
Urgent tumble dryer recall notice
OPSS has issued a STOP warning for 17,000 heat pump tumble dryers in the UK. Check if yours is affectedhttps://t.co/UaAHhdkxcQ
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— Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (@nottsfire) December 11, 2025
Which tumble dryers are affected?
The urgent warning concerns the following brands:
- Baumatic
- Candy
- Caple
- Haier
- Hoover
- Lamona
- Iberna
- Montpellier
To check if your machine is impacted, check the model number and serial number on the government’s website .
If it is, stop using it and contact the manufacturer to arrange a repair.
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The appliance must not be used until the repair has been completed. If the plug is accessible, owners should switch off and unplug the appliance.
Sue Davies, Which? head of consumer policy, said: “People with tumble dryers manufactured by Haier will understandably be worried about what this announcement means for them.
“The Office for Product Safety and Standards needs to ensure affected machines are fixed as quickly as possible and that affected customers are identified and know what to do so they are not left with a fire risk in their home this Christmas.”
British families face the challenge of drying clothes indoors without sending their energy bills soaring.
Tumble dryers, for that matter, can also be one of the most expensive appliances to run.
