Hotpoint recall thousands of dishwashers: Is yours at risk?

The company earlier confirmed there have now been 18 incidents in which appliances have caught fire.Machines sold under the Indesit and Hotpoint brand have been potentially affected.

The recall applies to dishwashers manufactured between January 2008 and July 2010.

You can check below to see if your machine is affected.

Model numbers affected

FDW70

FDW75

FDW80

FDW85A

Serial number affected

The serial number is 9 digits long.

If the first five digits are between S/N 50401 and S/N 80531 then the dishwasher is at risk

You can double check by visiting the hotpoint website, or by calling their customer services on 01733 287675.