Dad & Daughter Die: Tumble Dryer Ban Demanded

A father and his nine-year-old daughter tragically died in a house fire in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, on June 8, 2025. The blaze, which occurred at their home, also injured another daughter, who survived after extensive medical treatment. The senior coroner for West Yorkshire Western, Martin Fleming, has called for a ban on a specific Hoover tumble dryer model, citing concerns it poses a fatal fire risk.

During the inquest, it was determined that the fire likely originated from a DX C10DCER-80 Hoover condenser tumble dryer. The coroner expressed grave concerns, suggesting that 1.6 million Hoover and Candy branded tumble dryers might share similar characteristics that could lead to fires. He has issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report, urging an examination of the model and potential wider product safety implications to prevent future fatalities.

The Office for Product & Safety Standards (OPSS) has received numerous product fire notifications involving this model from UK fire services. While the specific ignition mechanism within the dryer remains undetermined, the coroner emphasized the risk of future deaths unless action is taken. The manufacturer, Haier Group, stated that the model is no longer actively manufactured and believes halting sales is not reasonable, though they are cooperating with investigations.