The US-based home appliance maker has launched a recall of hundreds of thousands of tumble driers from UK homes, due to the risk of them catching fire. The company says anyone with an affected dryer should unplug it immediately.
The move was mandated by the UK government last month and follows the discovery that around 500,000 Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline-branded dryers produced between 2004 and 2015 were affected by the fault. The US-based Whirlpool said anyone with an affected dryer should unplug it immediately.
"Safety is our top priority and tackling the issue with our tumble dryers has been one of the biggest challenges we have ever faced," Jeff Noel said in a statement. "We value our customers more than anything and we recognise that we let many of you down. You deserved better from us and for this we apologise to you all."Customers with affected dryers will be offered a free replacement or modification, or a refund based on the age of the model, the company said.
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