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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC March 13, 2026

GBP-FLO — 6M Head Circulating Pump

Circulating pump manufactured between 2017 and November 2024. Serial numbers beginning with S/N D32 11233b or earlier are affected, as well as batch numbers with prefixes beginning with S/N D32* or S/N C*.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
GBP-FLO — 6M Head Circulating Pump
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The mains cable can be connected to the pump in reverse, allowing the live pin to connect to the earth pin causing live parts to become accessible. The user could touch these accessible live parts and receive an electric shock.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Other: Modification Programme
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 75 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 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 small water pump called GBP-FLO. It moves water in a circle.

What's happening? The power cord can be put in the wrong way. This can make metal parts inside the pump become live. A person could touch them and get an electric shock.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this pump in the UK, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a repair person or electrician for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before touching the pump.

🤖 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)
GBP-FLO
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The mains cable can be connected to the pump in reverse, allowing the live pin to connect to the earth pin causing live parts to become accessible. The user could touch these accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097972

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?
GBP-FLO — 6M Head Circulating Pump. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The mains cable can be connected to the pump in reverse, allowing the live pin to connect to the earth pin causing live parts to become accessible. The user could touch these...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
▸ 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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