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Whirlpool announces recalls


The appliance manufacturer has initiated a recall of a further 21 washing machine models

Richard Young

Posted 30 April 2020 | JoTS Online


Content Tags:  Updates|Product Recalls|National


UPDATES: Whirlpool has added 21 Hotpoint washing machine models to its recall after identifying a further 55,000 affected appliances, with CTSI urging consumers to check their machines despite the practical difficulties caused by lockdown.

Whirlpool has announced the recall of a further 21 washing machine models among its Hotpoint brand range.

Last December, the manufacturer announced Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines that were made between 2014 and 2018 were affected by a door lock defect which may cause the machine to catch fire. According to the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), Whirlpool has identified...

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