Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service urges people to check their tumble dryer is safe.
It says that if your dryer brand - new or second hand - is an Indesit, Hotpoint, Creda, Swan or Proline, you should check whether it is a fire risk.
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For help, go to https://safety.hotpoint.eu.
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