Electrocution alert over heat pumps

A MAJOR warning has been issued in relation to more than 100,000 circulating pumps which could pose a “serious risk of electrocution".

- BY CILLIAN SHERLOCK

TAKE CARE Serial number of one of the pumps

Consumers and tradespeople are very vulnerable to the serious risk of electrocution from the affected pumps, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

The agency issued an “urgent safety alert” in relation to the 114,000 circulating pumps installed in heating systems in Ireland.