Home appliance maker Whirlpool has launched a recall of hundreds of thousands of tumble dryers from UK homes, years after it emerged they are at risk of catching fire.

WHIRLPOOL has finally launched a recall scheme for up to 80,000 fire-risk tumble dryers after the government made an “unprecedented” move to force it into action. It comes after more th… ...

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Anyone who thinks they own a potentially dangerous dryer should contact the company's customer service line 0800 316 1442 or use the Whirlpool model checker at https://washingmachinerecall.co.uk.

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