What tumble dryer has been recalled?
What tumble dryer has been recalled?
If you own a Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Proline or Swan tumble dryer made between April 2004 and September 2015, there’s a risk it could catch fire. If you think your tumble dryer might be affected, unplug it and check the Whirlpool website or call Whirlpool on 0800 151 0905.
What year 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.
Which Hotpoint tumble dryers have been recalled?
The full list of affected models
- ADE70C(FR)
- ADE70CX(FR)
- ADE790CXFR.
- ALE600VX(FR)
- ALE60V(FR)
- ALE60VX(FR)
- ALE700CXFR.
- ALE70C(FR)
What tumble dryers are being recalled by Whirlpool?
The safety issue relates to certain models of Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline dryers built between 2004 and 2015. Affected dryers pose a potential fire risk if not modified or replaced by the manufacturer. Anyone with an affected dryer must unplug it immediately and stop using it.
How do I know if my Hotpoint tumble dryer has been recalled?
1 Check if you have an affected tumble dryer You can also go to the Hotpoint or Indesit websites, where you can input your model number and, if your model is affected, you can register it for a service and modification. Creda dryers can also be checked on the Hotpoint site. There is a file available for download.
What is wrong with Whirlpool tumble dryers?
Whirlpool-owned tumble dryer fires 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 safest tumble dryer UK?
10 best tumble dryers to buy in 2021
- Best overall tumble dryer: Bosch Series 6 8kg Heat Pump Tumble Dryer.
- Best budget tumble dryer: Indesit Vented Tumble Dryer.
- Best value tumble dryer: Hoover Vented Tumble Dryer.
- Best heat pump tumble dryer: John Lewis & Partners Heat Pump Tumble Dryer.
Is there a recall on Whirlpool tumble dryers in the UK?
Whirlpool UK Appliances Ltd has issued a product recall of tumble dryers not yet modified from consumers’ homes. The announcement follows an intervention on 4 June by the government’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) which informed Whirlpool of its intent to serve a Recall Notice. See the full press notice here.
Are there any safety issues with tumble dryers?
Manufacturers wouldn’t release tumble dryers to the market unless they were confident that they were safe. Despite this, unforeseen safety issues can be discovered years after the product was first released. In 2015 a defect was discovered in tumble dryers made by Whirlpool, who own several brands including Hotpoint and Indesit.
Are there any recalls on Beko tumble dryers?
Description: Beko and Blomberg 8 and 9 kg condenser tumble dryers manufactured between May and November 2012. Description: Creda, Hotpoint, Indesit, Proline and Swan tumble dryers manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015. What Happens When a Tumble Dryer Is Recalled?
How many models of Whirlpool dryer are affected?
It has released a full list on the Whirlpool website of the affected models. Consumer group Which? has analysed the list and reckons there are a whopping 627 models in total – just over 300 of which it believes have been sold in the UK.