AN URGENT product recall has been issued by Trading Standards for Hotpoint washing machines which may cause a fire risk.

Anyone who purchased whirlpool washing machines manufactured under the Hotpoint and Indesit brands between 2014 and 2018 should request a replacement.

The models affected are WMFG 741 G UK, WMAQG 741 P UK and WMAQC 641 P UK.

Trading Standards also request that all owners of these three additional models check if their appliance is affected, even if they have previously done so.