Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline tumble dryers made 2004–2015: fire risk

Fluff can build up and touch the heating element, creating a fire risk.

What to do: Unplug the dryer and do not use it until it has been modified or replaced. Check the model and serial on Whirlpool's checker; the remedy is a free modification, with replacement or refund options offered from 2019 (call 0800 151 0905).

Whirlpool / Hotpoint tumble dryer checker

Affected models

• Vented and condenser tumble dryers of the listed brands; no model list in the notices, check the model and 9-digit serial on the official checker

Made April 2004 to September 2015. Notice first issued November 2015 (it then allowed use if attended); stop-use advice from February 2017; recall programme July 2019. Not stated as closed.

Sources

• Defence Infrastructure Organisation safety alert SA 2015/14 (Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda dryers)
• Electrical Safety First, Whirlpool tumble dryer recall (July 2019)
• Whirlpool tumble dryer safety notice

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.