WHIRLPOOL’S urgent recall has begun today, with the company urging half a million washing machines to be returned amid fears they could catch fire. If you’ve bought Hotpoint, Indesit washing machines ...

WHIRLPOOL is being urged to offer refunds on 519,000 fire risk washing machines as a mass recall begins today. The company’s currently offering free repairs or replacements, but consumer group Which?

The machines, under the brand names Hotpoint or Indesit, were available for purchase for more than five years. But now, it has emerged their door locking system can overheat, creating the risk of fire ...