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Water circulating pump TUCSON — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03817/25
Summary
The mains electrical coupling to the pump can be connected in reverse without applying any undue force, contacting the live conductor with the earth terminal on the inlet. The user could therefore touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN60335-1, EN60335-2-7, EN60335-2-51 and EN60320-1.
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Product
Water circulating pump — TUCSON
- Brand
- TUCSON
- Barcode
- 5391524561050
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Electric motor-powered water circulating pump with 5 metre, 6 metre, and 8 metre variants. The pump casing is composed of various casing materials such as cast iron, stainless steel, or bronze 220~240V / 50HZ. Product sold online in several websites.
- Recall information: https://tucsonpumps.com/serial-number-checking-tool/
What is the risk?
- The mains electrical coupling to the pump can be connected in reverse without applying any undue force, contacting the live conductor with the earth terminal on the inlet. The user could therefore touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN60335-1, EN60335-2-7, EN60335-2-51 and EN60320-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/04/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2025
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