Water pump Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database

1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer of ORCA brand water pumps has initiated a voluntary recall and market withdrawal of certain submersible water pump models. The recall was notified by Poland under case number SR/01413/26. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive or the applicable European standards EN 60335-2-41 and EN 60335-1. The manufacturer has issued a warning to consumers and has withdrawn the product from the market, effective 30 April 2026.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Submersible water pump (mains powered)
– Brand: ORCA
– Name: Pompa membranowa do wody
– Model/Type Numbers: KAT2188, VMP-280
– Barcode: 5901497401453
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Poland
– Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
– Type: Consumer product

3. Hazard Information
The product poses a risk of electric shock to the user due to the following deficiencies explicitly identified in the recall notice:
– Inadequate grounding
– Inadequate insulation
– Inadequate cross-sectional area of the power cord
– Inadequate clearance and creepage distances

The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive or with European standards EN 60335-2-41 and EN 60335-1. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk” in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
The manufacturer has taken the following notified measures:
– Warning consumers of the risks (effective 30 April 2026)
– Withdrawal of the product from the market (effective 30 April 2026)

Consumers who have purchased the affected ORCA water pump models (KAT2188, VMP-280) should immediately stop using the product. The recall notice does not specify a specific consumer action such as returning the product to the point of sale or contacting the manufacturer directly. Consumers are advised to follow any instructions provided by the manufacturer or retailer regarding the safe handling and disposal of the product. If further instructions are not available, consumers should contact the retailer or manufacturer for guidance.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy, as stated in the recall notice, is the withdrawal of the product from the market and the warning of consumers. The notice does not specify a remedy such as a refund, replacement, or repair. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the manufacturer. The date of entry into force for both measures is 30 April 2026.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01413/26
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098897
– Manufacturer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Retailer: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers may contact the manufacturer or the retailer where the product was purchased for further information. Alternatively, consumers can refer to the EU Safety Gate alert page for updates.

Additional Notes
– The recall notice does not include a company recall code, batch number, production dates, or a dedicated recall URL.
– The product is a submersible water pump, mains powered, sold under the ORCA brand.
– The recall is limited to the models and barcode listed above. No other models or barcodes are mentioned in the source data.

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