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5 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 14, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Nov 4, 2026.

  • 5reports to CPSC
  • Oct 14, 2026the latest report was made
  • Feb 8, 2023the earliest
  • 4with the company’s comments
Brand
Dyson
Maker
Dyson, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Air purifiersCPSC’s product type: Air Purifiers (code 307), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)

“Dyson Pure” and “Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 (White/”

By month

3 reports from November 2025 to October 2026; the most in October 2026, 1. 2 earlier reports, since February 2023, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
October 20261
September 20261
December 20251
March 20231
February 20231

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Oct 14, 2026, sent to the company Oct 19, 2026, published by CPSC Nov 2, 2026

    The product, in the report: The product is an air purifier which is advertised as effective against formaldehyde and other indoor toxic pollutants.

    I purchased the Dyson Purifier Big Quiet Formaldehyde air purifier through Amazon. As others have reported, this air filter emitted such toxic plastic fumes that the entire room in which it was used will now require remediation as the fumes have permeated the rug, furniture, curtains and all materials within the room. Had I read the complete reviews of this product, I would never have purchased it. Dyson is apparently aware of the issue as their “recommendation” is to run the unit in a garage for two days to remediate the off-gassing from the purifier itself. An air purifier which itself causes off-gassing is not a safe product, and causes significant health issues including exacerbation of asthma, sore throat and eye irritation. This is a toxic product which should not be sold in its current form and should be recalled.

    Model
    Dyson Purifier Big Quiet Formaldehyde BP0
    Bought from
    Amazon
    Bought
    Oct 7, 2026
    Where
    Sacramento, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 58, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Dyson, made or sold by Dyson, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  2. No one hurt

    Made Sep 12, 2026, sent to the company Sep 16, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 30, 2026

    The product, in the report: Dyson Purifier air filter

    Dyson air purifier caught fire during normal operation

    Model
    Dyson air Pure tower TP02
    UPC
    tp02
    Serial number
    ZK2-US-PMA5199A
    Bought from
    costco
    Bought
    Aug 9, 2023, about then
    Where
    Golden Valley, Arizona: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 38, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Dyson Pure, made or sold by Dyson, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Dec 17, 2025, sent to the company Dec 23, 2025, published by CPSC Jan 12, 2026

    The product, in the report: The product involved is the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 (White/Gold). It is a multifunction household appliance designed for indoor residential use that combines an air purifier, space heater, and cooling fan in a single unit. The unit is tall and freestanding, approximately 30 inches in height with an oval-shaped loop amplifier at the top and a cylindrical base that houses the internal motor, heating elements, sensors, and filtration system. The color of the unit is white with gold accents, consistent with Dysons HP09 design. The product uses a standard 120-volt AC power supply and is intended to be plugged directly into a wall outlet using its attached power cord and molded electrical plug. It contains a sealed HEPA and activated carbon filter system designed to remove particulate matter, gases, and formaldehyde from indoor air. The HP09 is marketed for continuous indoor operation in living spaces such as bedrooms, offices, and common household areas, and it is controlled via an onboard display and a remote control. I own two identical Dyson HP09 units, both purchased in December 2024, and both still within the manufacturers 2-year limited warranty period at the time of the incident.

    On November 27, 2025, I experienced a fire incident involving a Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 (White/Gold). I own two HP09 units, both purchased in December 2024 (12/16/24 and 12/17/24) and both still within their 2-year warranty period. The incident occurred in my home during normal use. One HP09 was plugged directly into a standard wall outlet in my living/working area and had been running on a normal setting for approximately 25 minutes. I was seated about eight feet away when I heard an unusual noise. When I looked over, I saw an actual flame coming from the plug area of the Dysons power cord, at the point where the plug meets the outlet. There was no prior sparking, smoke, or visible damage to the outlet before the ignition. The flame was clearly originating from the plug itself, not from inside the wall. I immediately ran over and unplugged the unit from the outlet; once the plug was removed from the outlet, the flame went out. The Dyson units cord/plug are damaged and unsafe to use. No one was physically injured, but this was a serious fire hazard; if I had not been present in the room, the outcome could have been much worse. To reiterate, no other appliance has ever caused overheating, fire, or electrical disruption in this outlet before or after the incident. The pattern of similar complaints from other consumers, combined with Dysons past recalls for fire-related hazards, heightens concern that this may represent a broader product defect requiring investigation. It is also important to note that Dyson previously issued a major recall on the Dyson Hot+Cool heaters (models AM04 and AM05) due to electrical shortcircuiting that caused fires. Although the HP09 is a newer model, this recall demonstrates that Dyson products have a history of thermal and electrical risks significant enough to warrant national safety action. My experience closely mirrors the symptoms that led to those earlier recalls. Furthermore, Dyson, Inc. has over 3,000 customer complaints in the last three years on the [REDACTED] platform, many of which involve product malfunctions, warranty disputes, or service issues. This volume of complaints reinforces a broader pattern of unresolved product reliability concerns. The product was being used exactly as intended: plugged directly into a wall outlet (no extension cords or power strips), running as an air purifier/heater in a residential room. The outlet in question has been used for other household appliances without any issues before or after this event. The only product that has ever caused overheating or fire at that outlet is this Dyson HP09. In addition, my second HP09 unit (same model) failed internally prior to this fire incident. It began displaying repeated error messages and stopped functioning despite following all recommended troubleshooting steps (power cycling, resets, filter checks, and cleaning). In summary, one HP09 failed internally and became unusable, and the other HP09s plug caught fire during normal operation. Because this product is designed for indoor, continuous use, and because the fire originated at the plug while the device was being used as directed, I am reporting this as a potential product defect and safety hazard.

    Model
    Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 (White/
    Serial number
    X4U-US-TBA1575A
    Bought from
    Dyson.com
    Bought
    Dec 17, 2024
    Where
    Union City, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 (White/, made or sold by Dyson, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Mar 4, 2023, sent to the company Mar 21, 2023, published by CPSC Apr 5, 2023

    The product, in the report: Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09

    A Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09, approximately 15 months old. Caused burnt outlet and plug. No injuries, but the unit is no longer safe to use, and I was forced to hire an electrician to investigate.

    Model
    HP09
    Serial number
    J9M-US-PJA2124A
    Bought from
    Dyson.com
    Bought
    Nov 23, 2021
    Where
    Canton, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Other Relative
    As this report names them
    Brand Dyson, made or sold by Dyson, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Feb 8, 2023, sent to the company Feb 22, 2023, published by CPSC Mar 8, 2023

    The product, in the report: Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link, Air Purifier (heater and fan)

    I purchased a Dyson Pure Hot and Cool link Air Purifier from Costco In December 2022, while using it in a bedroom, it burned and melted one of the electrical outlets it was plugged into (without tripping the circuit breaker). The room filled with smoke and the wall also became dangerously hot. I tried it in another outlet and that outlet started to burn as well. I very concerned that there is a defect in this product making it a fire hazard. I contacted Dyson about this, and they are have not responded to my concerns, offering only to repair the unit after I drive it nearly two hours to one of their service centers. I would recommend that this problem be identified as I believe it can cause house fires.

    Model
    Pure Hot+Cool Link, Air Purifier
    Serial number
    C2Z-US-MBC6537A
    Bought from
    Costco
    Bought
    Jun 6, 2020
    Where
    Mill Valley, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 13, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Dyson, made or sold by Dyson, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

Word for word, from the disclaimer in CPSC’s export.

Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Nov 4, 2026 and checked Nov 4, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

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