Risk
Hotpoint is recalling some Hotpoint Dishwashers because a component may overheat and catch fire.
Hotpoint say that there have not been any injuries caused by these dishwashers but they have caused damage to customers' property.
Hotpoint has not said which component it is that overheats and catches fire but they have said that it would only occur whilst the machine is in use.
Models affected
The Hotpoint Dishwashers affected by this recall are:-
- Models Hotpoint FDW20 / Hotpoint FDW60 / Hotpoint FDW65A
- They were manufactured between June 2006 and March 2007
- They have serial numbers in a range between 60601xxxx and 70331xxxx (where xxxx is any character)
NOTE – You can find the model and serial numbers on the inside edge of the dishwasher door.
Details
Hotpoint FDW20/FDW60/FDW65A dishwashers.
What to do next
When checking your appliance, firstly as a precaution, make sure it is turned off and disconnected from the wall socket.
Check the model and serial number of your Hotpoint dishwasher. These can be found on a sticker on the inside of the door as outlined below.
The serial number is 9 digits long, if the first 5 digits are between S/N 60601 and S/N 70331 your appliance is affected.
If repaired recently by Hotpoint and there is a green sticker on the inside of the door, then the machine has already been repaired.
If you believe you have one of the affected dishwashers you should contact Hotpoint Customer Service on 08448 910094 or you can email them at fdw@remove-this.hotpoint.co.uk
You can also check online at: www.hotpointservice.co.uk/fdw
Hotpoint will arrange for an engineer to visit your home and repair the dishwasher free of charge.
Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it until it has been checked by the manufacturer.
