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🧸 Product HU June 11, 2021

AKULA, АКУЛА — Hacoc занурювалъний Акула

Cylindrical submersible pump with cast aluminium cover; class II. The product is sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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AKULA, АКУЛА — Hacoc занурювалъний Акула
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The device does not protect sufficiently against electric shock. Furthermore the mains supply cable is too short. Live parts may become accessible, which may cause an electric shock for user.
Origin
Ukraine

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1921 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a brand of electric water pump called Akula. It is used to move water in homes or gardens.

What's happening? The pump may not protect well against electric shock. Its power cord is too short. Wires inside may be uncovered, which can cause electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this pump in Hungary, you could be at risk of electric shock.

What should I do? Stop using the pump right away. Ask a repair person or electrician for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel a shock.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
AKULA АКУЛА
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The device does not protect sufficiently against electric shock. Furthermore the mains supply cable is too short. Live parts may become accessible, which may cause an electric shock for user. · Origin: Ukraine

First published
June 11, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003877

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
AKULA, АКУЛА — Hacoc занурювалъний Акула. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The device does not protect sufficiently against electric shock. Furthermore the mains supply cable is too short. Live parts may become accessible, which may cause an electri...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 11, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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