Whirlpool Washing Machine Recall: Which Models Are Catching Fire Or Exploding?

Whirlpool is recalling over half a million washing machines with a defective component that might cause them to catch fire. However, the company said it will not be receiving returns just yet but has instructed buyers to unplug the defective products at the moment.

Whirlpool said that as many as 519,000 washing machines might be affected in its recall, Daily Mail reported. These appliances were sold in the UK between October 2014 and February 2018.

The company recalled the machines because of a defect in their door-locking system. This defect might cause the door to burst open and cause the machines to overheat and catch fire.

However, the company would only be processing the recalls by January next year. Meanwhile, Whirlpool said that those who own the affected models must unplug the appliances.

Whirlpool said that the affected washing machine brands are Hotpoint and Indesit. The company also released the affected models, which as listed by commercial code and brand name.

FML 742P UK Hotpoint

WMAOD 743G UK Hotpoint

WMAOD 743P UK Hotpoint

WMAQB 721P UK.M Hotpoint

WMAQC 641P UK.M Hotpoint

WMAQC 741G UK Hotpoint

WMAQC 741P UK Hotpoint

WMAQC 741P UK.M Hotpoint

WMAQF 621G UK Hotpoint

WMAQF 621P UK Hotpoint

WMAQF 641 P UK.M Hotpoint

WMAQF 721G UK Hotpoint

WMAQF 721P UK.M Hotpoint

WMAQL 621G UK Hotpoint

WMBF 742G UK Hotpoint

WMBF 742K UK Hotpoint

WMBF 742P UK Hotpoint

WMBF 742P UK.M Hotpoint

WMBF 763P UK Hotpoint

WMEF 722 BC UK Hotpoint

WMEF 742 P UK Hotpoint

WMEUF 722P UK Hotpoint

WMEUF 743G UK Hotpoint

WMEUF 743P UK Hotpoint

WMFG 741P UK Hotpoint

WMFG 741P UK.M Hotpoint

WMFUG 742 P UK.M Hotpoint

WMFUG 742G UK Hotpoint

WMFUG 742P UK Hotpoint

WMFUG 842P UK.M Hotpoint

WMJLF 842P UK Hotpoint

WMJLL 742P UK Hotpoint

WMSAQG 621P UK Hotpoint

WMXTF 742G UK Hotpoint

WMXTF 742K UK Hotpoint

WMXTF 742P UK Hotpoint

WMXTF 742P UK.M Hotpoint

WMXTF 842P UK.M Hotpoint

WMYL 7151PS UK Hotpoint

XWA 81252X K UK Indesit

XWA 81252X W UK Indesit

XWD 71452X K UK Indesit

Buyers who bought there washing machines in 2014 or later can contact the company to also check if their appliance is one of those models affected. For queries related to the Whirlpool Washing Machine recall, customers can reach the company’s hotline 0800 316 1442 (free) or visit their website washingmachinerecall.whirlpool.co.uk.

Homeowners should not take the Whirlpool Washing Machine recall lightly as there have already been 79 cases of fires resulting from the faulty component, according to Daily Mail. Ten injuries related to the washing machines have also been reported.

The company is offering either a free replacement or free repair for those affected models. However, the Whirlpool Washing Machine recall will only start by January next year given the massive scale involved.

One family had to live 7 weeks in a hotel after their house caught on fire due to a defective washing machine. Louise Yusuf said she was using the equipment for around five minutes when she noticed a smelled something burning. Upon checking, she saw the washing machine burst into flames.

“We had to run outside in our pyjamas and we could see black smoke coming out of the side of the house and I thought, oh my gosh, this could be the house,” Yusuf said. Fortunately, the fire was put off in time but not before it burned the fuse box and boiler.