UK households are being urged to take immediate action after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) expanded its recall of heat pump tumble dryers.
Around 85,000 machines remain at risk of internal short circuits, which can cause fires during normal use. The appliances, manufactured by Haier and sold under multiple brands including Candy, Baumatic, Caple, Hoover, Iberna, Lamona, and Montpellier, must not be used until repaired.
This follows an earlier August 2025 recall affecting 17,000 dryers that had been modified but were still unsafe.
Expanded recall after initial fix fails
Earlier this year, the safety watchdog ordered a product recall for 17,000 heat pump tumble dryers and ordered a safety modification to be performed, but this has been said to be a failure.
This has prompted the OPSS to halt Haier’s repair programme as they were deemed "inadequate".
Investigations revealed that even dryers previously repaired could still overheat and pose a fire risk. Following further testing and approval of an updated safety fix, Haier resumed its corrective programme.
The latest warning now focuses on 85,000 machines that have not yet been repaired, while also revisiting dryers that received the ineffective first fix. OPSS says it is working closely with Haier to ensure all affected households are identified and contacted promptly.
Brands and models affected
The recall covers dryers manufactured by Haier and sold under eight brands: Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Hoover, Haier, Iberna, Lamona, and Montpellier.
OPSS has published a full list of model numbers and serial numbers online. Consumers are advised to check their appliances carefully before using them again.
The risk comes from an internal short circuit during normal operation, which can cause the machine to overheat and ignite even when left unattended.
What homeowners must do to stay safe
Owners of affected dryers are instructed to stop using the appliance immediately and unplug it if safely accessible. They should check their model and serial number online and contact Haier to arrange the updated repair.
Haier said: “Customer safety is our top priority. We are working closely with the OPSS to ensure all affected machines are repaired promptly.”
The regulator reinforced the urgency: “Owners of affected dryers must stop using their appliances immediately. The risk of fire is real, and these precautions are necessary to prevent potential harm.”
The recall highlights the challenge of ensuring household appliance safety while maintaining energy efficiency as heat pump dryers become more common.
