DAB Pumps is calling on UK and Irish merchants and installers to take a firm stand against the distribution and installation of non-compliant circulating pumps, which pose a risk to consumer safety and to the reputation of the professional trade.
In October 2025, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in Ireland issued a Product Safety Warning highlighting the serious risks associated with certain branded circulating pumps, which failed to meet essential EU safety requirements.
The affected models were found to pose potential fire hazards, lacked proper safety certifications, and were missing key documentation, such as user manuals and technical files.
A further Product Safety Information Notice released in December 2025 reiterated these concerns and urged consumers to stop using the pumps immediately.
DAB Pumps fully supports the actions of the CCPC and condemns the sale and installation of unsafe, non-compliant circulating pumps.
The company is encouraging all stakeholders in the supply chain - from distributors and merchants to heating engineers - to carry out due diligence and verify that the products they supply or fit meet the full requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD), the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, and relevant CE marking obligations.
“Low-cost products that circumvent safety and compliance standards do not belong in our market,” said Adam Ferneyhough, Country Director for the UK & Ireland at DAB Pumps. “They put end users at risk and compromise the integrity of our industry. We stand behind our merchant and installer partners who continue to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance.”
DAB Pumps urges compliance when selecting domestic circulating pumps
