Urgent tumble dryer recall as shoppers warned 'stop using immediately' - full list

Urgent have been issued for numerous that could pose a fire risk. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) urged customers to stop using the devices immediately. Officials said: "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 issue could lead to a fire in the house if not addressed, according to the office. The OPSS confirmed the dryers do not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 requirements. The OPSS urged owners to "stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a modification". It added: " The product should not be used until the modification has taken place. If the plug is accessible, switch off and unplug the appliance."

Full list of tumble dryers affected:

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

The numbers in brackets indicate the PSD notification number used by the Product Safety Database (PSD) to track notifications about non-compliant or unsafe items.