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🧸 Product DE April 22, 2016

Heidmann — Pompa do SzambaTauchmotorpumpe

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Heidmann — Pompa do SzambaTauchmotorpumpe
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The cables are not correctly marked. It is thus impossible to assess whether the cable meets the requirements of heavy-duty rubber-insulated cables. There is a risk that the cable is not suited to contact with water and
Origin
Poland
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3804 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.
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127 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 21, 2026
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What is this? This is a water pump made by Heidmann. It is used to empty sewage tanks.

What's happening? The pump’s power cable is not marked correctly. This makes it hard to know if the cable is safe for water use.

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

What should I do? Stop using the pump and ask a professional or your local dealer for advice.

🤖 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The cables are not correctly marked. It is thus impossible to assess whether the cable meets the requirements of heavy-duty rubber-insulated cables. There is a risk that the cable is not suited to contact with water and · Origin: Poland

First published
April 22, 2016
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/203373

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What is this product recall alert about?
Heidmann — Pompa do SzambaTauchmotorpumpe. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The cables are not correctly marked. It is thus impossible to assess whether the cable meets the requirements of heavy-duty rubber-insulated cables. There is a risk that the cable is not suited to con...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 22, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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