Edgware: Calls for changes after tumble dryer fire deaths

Pavan, who was represented by legal firm Leigh Day during the inquest, said he hoped the coroner’s concerns would “lead to action being taken by the manufacturer and regulatory bodies”.

“Since the night of the fire, I have had to deal with the distress and grief of losing my much-loved grandmother and uncle in these appalling circumstances,” he said.

“I now call on all those concerned to follow the recommendations in the coroner’s report, so we can avoid another family having to go through a similar tragedy.”

Leigh Day said the dryer was less than seven months old, and the model is not currently subject to any corrective action or recall.

Leigh Day partner Thomas Jervis said: “The family will now wait for Hotpoint’s response as to whether they are going to carry out a full voluntary recall of machines with these components.”

A spokesperson for Beko Europe, which is responsible for the Hotpoint brand, said: “Most importantly, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Bhatt family, and everyone affected by this tragedy.

“Our investigations thus far reveal this to be an isolated incident and consumers who have purchased the same model should not be alarmed.

“There have been no other incidents of this nature with this model and all our products meet and exceed relevant regulatory and legal standards for safety.”