More than half a million households using Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines have been urged to immediately unplug the appliances as Whirlpool prepares to recall them over a fire-risk flaw. As ...

Whirlpool has recalled more Irish-sold Indesit and Hotpoint washing machines over fire risk concerns – the third time Whirlpool has done so in the last few months. Following new safety checks, a ...

The issue affects certain Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines which were manufactured between 2014 and 2018. It does not concern Whirlpool branded appliances.

Whirlpool has announced it is to recall more than half a million fire-risk washing machines - just months after it launched a major recall of potentially dangerous dryers. The firm said as many as ...