CPSC2023-08-24
Aiper Elite Pro Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaners Recalled Due to Burn and Fire Hazards; Distributed by Shenzhen Aiper Intelligent Co. (Recall Alert)
Compurobot Technology Company, of China
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 22,000 (In addition, about 50 were sold in Canada and about four were sold in Mexico)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 17 reports of the recalled pool vacuums overheating including one report of a minor burn to a consumer's fingertip, which did not require medical treatment. No property damage has been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Aiper Elite Pro GS100 cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaners
Consumer contact
Aiper toll-free at 888-968-0666 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at recall@aiper.com or online at https://aiper.com/elite-pro-recall/ or online at https://aiper.com and click on the "Elite Pro Recall" banner at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Aiper-Elite-Pro-Cordless-Robotic-Pool-Vacuum-Cleaners-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Distributed-by-Shenzhen-Aiper-Intelligent-Co-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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