We're urging local residents across Aylesbury, the surrounding villages and the county to check their integrated heat pump tumble dryers following a national safety warning affecting around 85,000 appliances. Certain models manufactured by Haier and sold under well-known brand names may pose a serious fire risk. If you have a built-in or integrated tumble dryer, it’s important to act quickly.
⚠️ Affected brands include:
- Baumatic
- Candy
- Caple
- Haier
- Hoover
- Iberna
- Lamona
- Montpellier
These dryers were sold through major UK retailers and are often built into kitchen units.
✅ What you need to do:
- Check your appliance's model and serial number – usually found inside the door or on the back.
- Visit the manufacturer’s website to see if your model is affected.
- If it is affected, do not use the dryer until the safety repair has been completed.
- If the plug is accessible, switch it off and unplug it immediately.
- Contact the manufacturer to arrange a free repair.
This is a serious safety issue. The sooner you check, the safer your household will be.
Please do check your appliance today and share this message with friends, neighbours, and anyone who may be affected, especially older or vulnerable residents who may need support and might not have seen the news online.