FIRE HAZARD: Warning issued about potential dangers of tumbler dryers

However, if you use a tumble dryer, there are some simple tips to keep you and your family safe.

This area has seen numerous tumble dryer fires and there have been some famous brands in the national spotlight for the wrong reasons.

Whirlpool has said that more than four million of its tumble dryers, sold under the Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda brands, were at risk of catching fire. Despite the warning however, some customers are still waiting for theirs to be fixed.

What is the problem?

A fire safety notice has been issue to a number of Whirlpool tumble dryers because of excess fluff coming into contact with the heating element.

This appears to have been the cause of a number of fires in both Humberside and nationally.

Which machines are affected?

Hotpoint

Indesit

Creda

Tumble dryers made by these brands between April 2004 and September 2015 are subject to the fire safety notice.

How to determine if your machine is affected

Humberside Fire and Rescue (HFRS) is urging the public to check their tumble dryer and go to the following link if they think their appliance might need checking and modifying: https://safety.hotpoint.eu/

(Creda owners can check via the Hotpoint site).

According to the safety warning, if your product has a green “dot” sticker on the door area or on the back plate, no action is required.

Where can a machine’s model number be found?

The full model number can be found on a tag located either on the back of the dryer door or in the recess of the dryer door.

What should owners of potentially affected tumble dryers do?