# 1.6million tumble dryers in UK homes could have fatal defects

> Coroner warns UK tumble dryers may cause fatal fires after family dies.
- Title: 1.6million tumble dryers in UK homes could have fatal defects
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tumble dryer, hoover, candy, coroner, fire, fatal, safety, haier, west yorkshire, heckmondwike, manahal ahmed, 6million
- Source: Dailymail — https://dailymail.com/news/article-16224105/Coroner-suggests-banning-sales-tumble-dryer-fault-caused-fatal-house-fire-killed-father-38-nine-year-old-daughter.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:13:44+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: uk, tumble dryer, hoover, candy, coroner, fire, fatal, safety, haier, west yorkshire, heckmondwike, manahal ahmed
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Coroner says 1.6million Hoover dryers in UK homes have potentially fatal defects after house fire killed father and nine-year-old daughter.