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1.6million tumble dryers in UK homes could have fatal defects
Coroner warns UK tumble dryers may cause fatal fires after family dies.
In brief
Coroner warns UK tumble dryers may cause fatal fires after family dies. Coroner says 1.6million Hoover dryers in UK homes have potentially fatal defects after house fire killed father and nine-year-old daughter. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Coroner warns of fatal tumble dryer risks
Senior coroner Martin Fleming warns 1.6million Hoover dryers in UK homes could have potentially fatal defects.
Family dies in house fire
Sohaib Ahmed, 38, and his nine-year-old daughter Manahal died after a fire broke out at their house in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire.
Fire likely started by tumble dryer
The fire was most likely started by a fault in their DX C10DCER-80 Hoover condenser tumble dryer.
Coroner calls for safety review
Coroner Martin Fleming suggested a ban on sales of the DX C10DCER-80 Hoover tumble dryer while safety inspections are carried out.
Coroner's report highlights risks
The report states 1.6million Hoover & Candy branded condenser or vented tumble dryers may share this model's characteristics.
OPSS received fire notifications
The Office for Product & Safety Standards (OPSS) has received a significant number of product fire notifications from the fire services across the UK involving this model.
Experts describe fire risks
Two experts described how this tumble dryer may burn almost completely once the fire becomes established.
Coroner calls for root cause analysis
Coroner Martin Fleming called for a root cause analysis into the DX C10DCER-80 model and to examine similar incidents.
Haier responds to coroner
Haier Smart Home UK & I said there is no elevated safety risk from the model and they do not think it is reasonable to halt sales.
Haier model no longer manufactured
The DX C10DCER-80 model is no longer on sale, with production ending by the first quarter of 2022.
Haier claims no other incidents
Haier confirmed there are no other safety incidents where they are certain this model is involved.
Haier monitors for risks
Haier said they will continue to monitor for risks and take appropriate corrective action when appropriate.
Coroner's concerns remain
Coroner Martin Fleming warned that future deaths could occur unless action is taken on the model's safety.
Inquest details
The inquest heard that on June 8, 2025, at 6.06am, a neighbor became aware of smoke coming from the family home.
Fire response
Firefighters found Mr Ahmed unresponsive behind the front door and gave him CPR while extinguishing the fire at the rear.
Manahal survived with injuries
Manahal was found on the floor in a rear first-floor bedroom and was given CPR but survived after extensive hospital treatment.
The big picture
Coroner says 1.6million Hoover dryers in UK homes have potentially fatal defects after house fire killed father and nine-year-old daughter.
