Hotpoint FDW20, FDW60 and FDW65A dishwashers: fire risk

An electrical component can fail and overheat while the machine is running, which in rare cases can start a fire.

What to do: Switch the dishwasher off and unplug it, then read the model and 9-digit serial on the sticker inside the door. If the first five digits are 60601 to 70331 and there is no green repair sticker, contact Hotpoint for a free repair at home.

Hotpoint FDW safety notice (archived 2014)

Check your S/N number

Affected range as published: 60601xxxx to 70331xxxx

Affected models

Made June 2006 to March 2007 and sold in the UK (serial first five digits 60601 to 70331). Notice from 2013; Hotpoint's FDW page now redirects to its general service page (archived copy linked).

Sources

Last checked 2026-11-11. This page summarises the official notice; the manufacturer's page is the final word on whether your appliance is affected.