Hotpoint Fridge Freezer Safety Notice
Following investigation by the UK Government and Whirlpool, no safety issue was found with Hotpoint fridge freezer models FF175BP (white) and FF175BG (graphite), manufactured between March 2006 and July 2009. The original safety notice has been withdrawn. Owners can continue to use these appliances as normal – no action is required.
This page records a safety concern that was raised about two specific Hotpoint fridge freezer models, and the subsequent official clearance issued by Whirlpool and the UK Government. Whitegoods Help maintains this record so owners who saw the original notice can confirm its withdrawal and the official outcome.
Which Hotpoint fridge freezer models were affected?
The models subject to the original safety review were two variants of the same fridge freezer, distinguished only by colour finish. Both were manufactured during the same production window.
- Hotpoint FF175BP (white)
- Hotpoint FF175BG (graphite)
Both models were manufactured between March 2006 and July 2009. The model and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate, usually inside the fridge compartment. If you are unsure where to look, our guide on how to find an appliance model number covers the common locations.
What was the background to the original safety notice?
Following reports in 2017 that a fridge freezer may have been the source of the Grenfell Tower fire, Hotpoint initially identified these two models as warranting investigation. An interim safety notice was issued and owners of the affected models were advised to check their appliances while a full review was carried out.
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry was a formal public inquiry that ran for several years and examined the cause and wider circumstances of the fire in detail. The Inquiry’s findings are a matter of public record and this page does not seek to summarise them. The focus here is limited to the subsequent product safety clearance issued for these two Hotpoint models.
What was the official outcome?
Following investigation by both the UK Government and Whirlpool, the parent company of Hotpoint, the original safety notice was withdrawn. Whirlpool issued the following statement.
Investigations by the UK Government and Whirlpool have confirmed there are no safety issues with Hotpoint fridge freezer models FF175BP (white) and FF175BG (graphite). As previously advised, owners of these products can continue to use them as normal.
Whirlpool statement on Hotpoint FF175BP and FF175BG
Hotpoint subsequently removed the original safety notice from their website following this clearance. The withdrawal of the notice and the official statement are the position that currently stands.
If you own a Hotpoint FF175BP or FF175BG from this production window, no action is needed. The original safety notice has been formally withdrawn following the official investigation, and these models can be used as normal.
More appliance safety information
Other fridge freezer safety notices have been issued by manufacturers including Beko, Caple, Gorenje, and LEC. If you have an older appliance from another brand, it is worth checking whether your model is affected by any active recall.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a current safety issue with the Hotpoint FF175BP or FF175BG?
No. Following investigation by the UK Government and Whirlpool, no safety issue was identified with either model. The original safety notice was withdrawn and Hotpoint removed it from their website. Owners can continue to use these appliances as normal.
Do I need to do anything if I own one of these models?
No action is required. The official clearance from Whirlpool explicitly confirmed that owners can continue to use the appliances as normal. Standard appliance safety practice still applies – keep the area around the appliance clear, use a working RCD, and have a working smoke alarm in the kitchen – but no specific action is needed for these models.
Who investigated the safety concern?
Both the UK Government and Whirlpool – the parent company of Hotpoint – carried out investigations. The original safety notice was withdrawn following those investigations, and Whirlpool issued a public statement confirming no safety issue had been found.
Why was the original safety notice issued in the first place?
The original notice was issued by Hotpoint in 2017 following reports that a fridge freezer may have been involved in the Grenfell Tower fire. As a precaution, Hotpoint identified the FF175BP and FF175BG as the models warranting initial investigation. The notice asked owners to check their appliances while the investigation was carried out. Once the investigation concluded no safety issue existed, the notice was withdrawn.
How can I check whether I have one of the affected models?
The model number is printed on the rating plate, usually inside the fridge compartment – on the side wall, near the top, or behind the salad drawer. Look for FF175BP for the white version or FF175BG for the graphite version. Production dates between March 2006 and July 2009 fall inside the original review window. Our guide on how to find an appliance model number covers the typical label locations.
Where can I get the most current information?
The most current information always comes directly from the manufacturer. Contact Hotpoint or visit their website for any updates. Whitegoods Help maintains this page as a historical record of the original notice and its formal withdrawal for the benefit of owners who saw the original notice.
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