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🧸 Product GB November 20, 2020

Wasteflo — Macerator

White sanitary macerator for domestic use.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Wasteflo — Macerator
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Burns, Fire
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
When blocked, the macerator may overheat and reach high temperatures, melting the surrounding plastic housing. This may lead to a fire.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2077 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
73 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 29, 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? Wasteflo makes a machine called a macerator. It grinds up waste in sinks.

What's happening? Some Wasteflo macerators can get too hot if blocked. This may melt the plastic and start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own a Wasteflo macerator in Great Britain, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor 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.

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

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: When blocked, the macerator may overheat and reach high temperatures, melting the surrounding plastic housing. This may lead to a fire. · Origin: Unknown

First published
November 20, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002257

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Wasteflo — Macerator. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Burns, Fire · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: When blocked, the macerator may overheat and reach high temperatures, melting the surrounding plastic housing. This may lead to a fire. · Origin: Unknown
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 20, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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