Aiper Elite Pro GS100 cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaners recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 24, 2023

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Aiper Elite Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaners Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Shenzhen Aiper Intelligent Co. (Recall Alert)

Recall number

23784

Brand / firm

Compurobot Technology Company, of China

Sold / distributed

Online at www.aiper.com, Amazon.com, www.cocktailpool.com, www.factorypure.com, www.myrobotdirect.com, www.wellbots.com and uspoolsite.com from January 2023 through May 2023 for between $600 and $800.

Why it was recalled

When the charging cord is plugged into the device without the adapter and/or directly into the charging port on the machine, the battery can overheat and short circuit, posing burn and fire hazards.

What was recalled

This recall involves Aiper Elite Pro cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaners with model number GS100. The Elite Pro unit weighs 11.2 pounds and measures about 15.9 x 14.2 x 10 inches. The dark gray pool vacuum cleaners have the "Aiper" brand name printed on the top/front of the product. The model name and number are printed on the label attached on the bottom side of the pool vacuum.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pool vacuums and contact Aiper to receive a free replacement of Aiper's Seagull Pro robotic pool cleaner. Aiper will provide a free return label for consumers to send the product back to Aiper. Within seven days of receiving the recalled Elite Pro, Aiper will ship the replacement product. Aiper is contacting all purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.