PEOPLE who own Hotpoint, Indesit or Creda tumble dryers have been warned the could potentially be a fire risk.

A potential concern has been raised that two types of tumble dryers could present a fire risk following a safety review by Indesit Company.

In some rare cases, excess fluff can come into contact with the heating element and present a risk of fire.

The two dryers were manufactured between April 2004 and September 2015 and the affected brands are Hotpoint, Indesit and Creda.

Following Whirlpool's acquisition of the Hotpoint/Indesit brands, Indesit Company has closely reviewed the safety of its product portfolio.

A statement for the company said: "We are activating an extensive consumer outreach and service action plan in order to provide our consumers with products that are updated to higher safety and quality standards.

"We will arrange a visit from an engineer, free of charge, to modify your appliance.

"The service call will take approximately one hour.

"The improvements we believe are necessary will further enhance the safety and quality of your dryer."

In the meantime, people have been told they can continue to use their products as long as the appliances are not left unattended while operating.

"We also remind customers of the need for proper cleaning and maintenance, as outlined in the user manual."