How do I check if my tumble dryer has been recalled?
William Burgess
Updated on March 14, 2026
How do I check if my tumble dryer has been recalled?
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. Consumers can check the model number of their machine on the tag found either on the back of the dryer door or in the recess of the dryer door.
Which models of Indesit are being recalled?
Which Indesit machines have been recalled?
- XWA 81252X K UK Indesit.
- XWA 81252X W UK Indesit.
- XWD 71452X K UK Indesit.
Are Indesit tumble dryers being recalled?
We have an Indesit 8kg tumble dryer. It was part of a safety recall in 2019 due to being a fire hazard.
Which tumble dryers are being recalled?
Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Ariston, Swan and Proline Tumble Dryers – UPDATED JULY 2019 Recall
- UPDATE JULY 2019: Whirlpool have released a full list of the affected models, available to view here:
- This recall was initiated in November 2015.
Are Indesit washer dryers safe?
About 20% of the Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines sold since 2014 are affected by a safety fault and need to be recalled, a process that started earlier this month. The company says it has identified 165,000 of the problem appliances so far and 70,000 have already been replaced or repaired.
Who makes Indesit tumble dryers?
Hotpoint
In 2001, Indesit was bought by the British company Hotpoint for £121m before becoming fully owned by Hotpoint by 2007. Since then most of Indesit’s products are made by Hotpoint but some of the appliances are designed by Indesit for Hotpoint to manufacture.
Where is Indesit model number?
Indesit dishwasher rating plates are found on the side of the door, containing the model and serial number as you can see in the image below. For your fridge freezer rating plate, look behind the salad crisper or bottom drawer for the rating plate on Indesit fridges.
Is Hotpoint same as Indesit?
Also Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda are all owned by the same company. The Indesit Company own Ariston, Indesit, New World, Philco, Hotpoint, Creda, Cannon, GDA, English Electric,Thorn along with many more.
Are Beko and Indesit the same company?
The Indesit Company own Ariston, Indesit, New World, Philco, Hotpoint, Creda, Cannon, GDA, English Electric,Thorn along with many more. Then there are the other European manufactures like Smeg and Beko who make many of their own appliances but also lend their factories and production runs to other brands.
Why is my Indesit dryer not getting hot?
To clean your Indesit dryer filter simply open the door of your appliance and look for the fluff filter (located in the bottom of your door opening). Failure to empty the water container can result in your Indesit machine not heating (your clothes may still be wet at the end of the drying cycle).
Is Indesit owned by Hotpoint?
In 2001, Indesit was bought by the British company Hotpoint for £121m before becoming fully owned by Hotpoint by 2007. Since then most of Indesit’s products are made by Hotpoint but some of the appliances are designed by Indesit for Hotpoint to manufacture.
Are Indesit part of Whirlpool?
Hotpoint and Indesit were bought by Whirlpool in 2014, but Whirlpool-branded washing machines aren’t included in the warning.
Are there any tumble dryers that have been recalled?
Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Proline and Swan tumble dryer recall In July 2019, Whirlpool UK Appliances Ltd. recalled all vented and condensing tumble dryers produced between April 2004 and September…
How do I know if my Indesit tumble dryer is faulty?
These can be found on the tag located at the back of the dryer door or on the recess of the dryer’s door. Indesit are now advising consumers who have an affected dryer that they should unplug and do not use their tumble dryer before modification has taken place.
Are indindesit tumble dryers a fire hazard?
Indesit have identified a potential concern with two types of tumble dryers (condenser and vented dryers) manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015. In some rare cases excess lint/ fluff can come into contact with the heating element and present a risk of fire. The affected brands are:
When did the Indesit proline dryer come out?
Indesit, Hotpoint, Creda, Swan and Proline brand models made between 2004 and 2015 Check your model… Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Ariston, Swan and Proline brand condenser and vented Tumble Dryers manufac…