A FIRE service has warned the public about a recall of faulty tumble dryers which pose a fire risk.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) shared Whirlpool's recall of its tumble dryers sold under its Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline brands, manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015, online.

According to CFRS the fault is caused by 'excess fluff coming into contact with the heating element, which could cause the machine to set alight'.

A service spokesman said:"Did you know that Whirlpool is recalling some of the tumble dryers sold under its Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline brands? This is because of the dryer fluff.

"If you think you might have a tumble dryer from one of these brands, you can check whether it needs to be recalled by calling 0800 151 0905 or visiting this site https://dryerrecall.whirlpool.co.uk

"Anyone with an affected dryer MUST unplug it immediately and stop using it and contact the manufacturer "as a matter of urgency".

"Customers can choose to have their machine either replaced or have their existing machine modified."