'Risk of electrocution' - Alert issued over more dangerous pumps in Irish houses

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a product safety warning for more circulating pumps installed in Irish home following an earlier alert over Tucson pumps.

13 more brands of pump are now the subject of an alert as certain circulating pumps which may pose a risk of electrocution to tradespeople.

The CCPC has received reports of other circulating pumps that may have the same or similar electrical coupling as the one on affected Tucson pumps above, and therefore, may present the same risk of electrocution.

"In line with the precautionary principle and to avoid potential harm, the CCPC is carrying out this early intervention by making all traders and tradespeople aware of this potential risk," a statement said.

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The warning relates to the following circulating pumps:

AquaPro, Model: RS 25/6 EAA
Katsu Tools, Model: Star 25/
Embrass Peerless, Model: Eclipse CFA-25-50
THS Thermostyle, Model: THS RS25/6 EAQ
Trident, Model: STAR 25/6EA
Boiler M8, Model: Boiler M8 RS25/6 EAZ
Suntask, Model: Star A PUM-STAR15/6A
BritTherm, Model: P2 25/5
Archergas, Model: Heating Standard 15-60/130
IBO, Models: IBO NOVA 25-40 180 and the Beta 2
Avansa, Model: Avansa 32/6/180E
Lowara, Models: Ecocirc and Ecocirc+
Intertrade, Model: INTERTRADE 6 metre head circulation pump (Type R S25/6EAQ)

"The CCPC has contacted the companies that produce these pumps to bring the reports to their attention. Any company that becomes aware of a potential safety risk with their product is legally obligated to take immediate action.

"The CCPC is advising tradespeople to exercise caution when working on heating systems that use these circulating pumps. Consumers are advised to do nothing at this stage, while investigations are ongoing to establish if the products meet product safety requirements.

"As investigations are ongoing no further information can be provided at this time," they concluded.