Product Recall – Whirlpool – Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines
Whirlpool are proactively recalling certain models of washing machines manufactured under the Hotpoint and Indesit brands between 2014 and 2018.
This is due to a defective door catch on certain models, which can overheat during use.
If you believe you have an affected machine please stop using it immediately and check the below Whirlpool webpage:
https://washingmachinerecall.whirlpool.co.uk/
Or call the Whirlpool helpline on
0800 316 1442
If your washing machine is being recalled, Whirlpool state that you will be able to choose between two options:
1. A like-for-like replacement washing machine provided free-of-charge
2. A free-of-charge in-home repair of your appliance
Models affected
Please see the Whirlpool page at
Hotpoint
FML 742P UK
WMAOD 743G UK
WMAOD 743P UK
WMAQB 721P UK.M
WMAQC 641P UK.M
WMAQC 741G UK
WMAQC 741P UK
WMAQC 741P UK.M
WMAQF 621G UK
WMAQF 621P UK
WMAQF 641 P UK.M
WMAQF 721G UK
WMAQF 721P UK.M
WMAQL 621G UK
WMBF 742G UK
WMBF 742K UK
WMBF 742P UK
WMBF 742P UK.M
WMBF 763P UK
WMEF 722 BC UK
WMEF 742 P UK
WMEUF 722P UK
WMEUF 743G UK
WMEUF 743P UK
WMFG 741P UK
WMFG 741P UK.M
WMFUG 742 P UK.M
WMFUG 742G UK
WMFUG 742P UK
WMFUG 842P UK.M
WMJLF 842P UK
WMJLL 742P UK
WMSAQG 621P UK
WMXTF 742G UK
WMXTF 742K UK
WMXTF 742P UK
WMXTF 742P UK.M
WMXTF 842P UK.M
WMYL 7151PS UK
Indesit
XWA 81252X K UK
XWA 81252X W UK
XWD 71452X K UK
Jeff Noel, vice president of Whirlpool, said: “We know this will cause some concern. We especially understand that the washing machine is so important to family life, and in Christmas holiday season it will be even more of an important matter and, for that, we apologise.” Watch the full statement below.
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