Beko & Blomberg tumble dryer safety notice
A safety notice covers a number of Beko and Blomberg 8kg and 9kg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May and November 2012. A faulty internal component can cause a fire. If your dryer is one of the listed models, stop using it, check it against the manufacturer’s online tool, and arrange the free 30-minute repair through Beko or Blomberg directly.
A safety notice has been issued for a number of Beko and Blomberg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May and November 2012. A component inside affected dryers presents a fire risk. If you have one of the model numbers listed below, Whitegoods Help recommends you check whether your dryer is affected and arrange the free repair as soon as possible.
Affected dryers are 8kg and 9kg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May 2012 and November 2012. A faulty component can cause a fire. Stop using the dryer until it has been inspected and, if necessary, the component replaced. The repair is free and takes approximately 30 minutes.
Which Beko and Blomberg dryer models are affected?
The safety notice applies to five specific model numbers across both brands. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label inside the door opening or on the rear of the appliance.
- Beko DCU9330W
- Beko DCU9330R
- Beko DCU8230
- Blomberg DSC85W
- Blomberg TKF8439A
Only dryers manufactured between May 2012 and November 2012 are affected. Dryers with these model numbers made outside that production window do not require the modification, but the manufacturer’s check tool is the definitive way to confirm.
If you are not sure where to look, our guide on how to find an appliance model number covers the common locations on tumble dryers.
What should you do if your dryer is affected?
Three short steps. None of them costs anything – the manufacturer covers the repair in full regardless of guarantee status.
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Find the model and serial numbers. Check the label inside the door opening or on the rear of the appliance. Write down the full model number, serial number, and production date if shown.
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Check the manufacturer’s online tool. Beko and Blomberg both run a check page where you enter the model and serial number to confirm whether your specific dryer is affected. Links are in the alert below.
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Stop using the dryer and book the free repair. If the dryer is confirmed affected, stop using it immediately and arrange the free repair through the manufacturer. The component replacement takes around 30 minutes.
Use the manufacturer’s own check tools to confirm whether your specific dryer requires the repair. If the links below are no longer active, contact Beko or Blomberg directly through their official websites.
Can you keep using the dryer while you wait?
No. If your specific dryer is confirmed affected by the check tool, the manufacturer advice is clear: stop using it immediately and do not run it again until the modification has been completed. The risk is real – tumble dryer fires from this period have caused house fires.
Whether or not your dryer is part of this specific safety notice, the general advice on tumble dryers always applies. Never leave one running while out of the house or asleep, clean the lint filter after every load, and have a working smoke alarm in the area. See our guide on the wider tumble dryer fire-risk safety notices covering other brands and models.
These dryers are now well over a decade old and many will have changed hands, been given away, or be in use in a second home, holiday let, or rental property where the original safety notice never reached the current owner. If you know of an old Beko or Blomberg condenser tumble dryer from 2012, please share this notice with whoever uses it.
Other current tumble dryer and appliance safety notices
Beko and Blomberg are not the only brands to have issued tumble dryer safety notices. If you own an older dryer from a different brand, it is worth checking whether it is part of an active recall too.
Frequently asked questions
Which Beko and Blomberg tumble dryer models are affected by the safety notice?
The notice covers five models: Beko DCU9330W, Beko DCU9330R, Beko DCU8230, Blomberg DSC85W, and Blomberg TKF8439A. Only dryers in these model ranges manufactured between May 2012 and November 2012 are affected. The manufacturer’s online check tool is the definitive way to confirm whether your specific dryer requires the repair.
How do I check whether my specific dryer is affected?
Beko and Blomberg both run an online check page where you enter the model and serial number from the rating plate. If the links in this article are no longer active, contact the manufacturer directly through their official website. Our guide on how to find an appliance model number shows where the rating plate sits on most tumble dryers.
Is the Beko or Blomberg tumble dryer repair free of charge?
Yes. Manufacturer-issued safety modifications are always free to the owner, regardless of how old the appliance is or whether the original guarantee has expired. You do not need a receipt or any proof of purchase to claim the repair.
How long does the safety modification take?
The component replacement itself takes approximately 30 minutes once the engineer is on site. The wait for an appointment can be longer depending on demand, particularly when a safety notice is first publicised – book as early as possible.
Can I keep using my dryer until the engineer arrives?
No. If your dryer is confirmed affected, the manufacturer advice is to stop using it immediately and not to use it again until the repair is complete. The fault is a fire risk and the precaution applies even though the modification appointment may be days or weeks away.
What if I bought the tumble dryer second-hand?
The safety modification applies to the appliance regardless of who owns it now. If you bought it second-hand, contact Beko or Blomberg directly with the model and serial number – they will arrange the free repair. You do not need any paperwork from the previous owner.
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