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What Hotpoint tumble dryers are being recalled?

What Hotpoint tumble dryers are being recalled?

Hotpoint, Indesit, Swan, Proline Ariston, and Creda tumble dryers manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015.

What models of Hotpoint tumble dryers are faulty?

More than 100 Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit, Proline and Swan tumble dryer models (all brands owned by Whirlpool) made between April 2004 and October 2015 could pose a fire risk. The fault in the dryers could lead to fires if excess fluff comes into contact with the heating element.

What is the problem with Hotpoint tumble dryers?

What is the problem? Hotpoint has identified a potential concern with two types of tumble dryers where, in some rare cases, excess fluff could come into contact with the heating element in the machine and present a risk of fire.

Which tumble dryers are being recalled?

Whirlpool said it has identified a potential risk with two types of tumble dryers manufactured between April 2004 and September 2018. Potentially faulty machines are sold under the brand names of Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit, Proline and Swan. Whirlpool has released a full list of affected models on its website.

How do I check my Hotpoint recall?

To check your appliance, you’ll need to know the model number and serial number. For Hotpoint washing machines, the model number should be found on the inside of the door. Alternatively, customers can call Whirlpool’s freephone hotline on 0800 316 1442.

Which makes of tumble dryers are faulty?

What brands are affected? Whirlpool owns a number of tumble dryer brands and there are several that pose potential fire hazards. Affected brands are Hotpoint, Indesit, Proline, Swan and Creda.

Do Hotpoint tumble dryers have a reset button?

In some models this should be easily fixable – some tumble dryers have reset buttons on the back of the machine so all you will need to do is hold in the button and wait for it to click. Once a dryer’s thermal fuse has blown, it is no longer of any use. …

How long should a Hotpoint tumble dryer last?

Tumble Dryers Should Last for Around 10 to 15 Years.

What brand of tumble dryers are catching fire?

A safety notice has been issued for Hotpoint, Indesit, Swan, Proline and Creda tumble dryers manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015 due to a risk of fire caused by fluff coming into contact with the heating elements.

How do I contact Hotpoint recall?

We’re also asking anyone who thinks they have one of the Hotpoint or Indesit models listed on this website to click the “check my model” button above or to reach out to our customer service team on 0800 316 1442, who remain open seven days a week and are here to help you.

Is there a fire risk in Hotpoint tumble dryers?

Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda fire-risk tumble dryers safety alert – Which? News Indesit has issued a safety alert for a potentially ‘significant’ number of its tumble dryers after a fault was discovered which could expose the dryers to a fire risk when excess fluff touches the heating element.

Are there any recalls on Hotpoint arieda and proline tumble dryers?

Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Ariston, Swan and Proline brand condenser and vented Tumble Dryers manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015 UPDATE JULY 2019: Whirlpool have released a full list of the affected models, available to view here: This recall was initiated in November 2015.

Is it safe to use Hotpoint Swan tumble dryer?

When did Hotpoint Indesit tumble dryer come out?

The fire risk affects certain large vented and condensing tumble dryers, which were sold under the brand names Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda in the UK and abroad between April 2004 and October 2015. There are several million Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda appliances in UK households and it’s expected a ‘large number of them [are] affected.’