Wybot Osprey 700 Max and S1 pool vacuums recalled for fire risk — product photo from the CPSC
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Wybot Osprey 700 Max and S1 pool vacuums recalled for fire risk

Wybotics robotic pool vacuums (Osprey 700 Max and S1 models) have lithium-ion batteries that can overheat and catch fire during charging or normal use. The company has received 10 reports of overheating or fires, with 9 cases of property damage but no injuries so far. Only specific serial numbers are affected.

From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check your pool vacuum's serial number (inside the top cover) against the recall list at CPSC.gov.
  2. Stop using the vacuum immediately if your serial number matches.
  3. Contact Wybotics for a free replacement WYBOT C2 vacuum and a prepaid return label.
  4. Wybotics will ship your replacement within 15 days of receiving the recalled unit.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Osprey 700 Max and S1 robotic pool vacuums
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com and Wybotpool.com for between $500 and $700. The S1 was sold from April 2023 through September 2024 and the Osprey 700 Max was sold from April 2023 through November 2024.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages

Photos from the CPSC

Recalled Wybot S1 (Top)
Recalled Wybot S1 (Top)
Recalled Wybot S1 (Side)
Recalled Wybot S1 (Side)
Recalled Wybot S1 (Front with Top Cover Open)
Recalled Wybot S1 (Front with Top Cover Open)
Recalled Wybot S1 (Front with top cover open—after the filter box has been taken out (to show consumers the location of the serial number label))
Recalled Wybot S1 (Front with top cover open—after the filter box has been taken out (to show consumers the location of the serial number label))
Recalled Wybot S1 (Serial Number)
Recalled Wybot S1 (Serial Number)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Back)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Back)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Top)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Top)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Side)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Side)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Front with Top Cover Open)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Front with Top Cover Open)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Removed filter to expose serial number label)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Removed filter to expose serial number label)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Serial Number)
Recalled Wybot Osprey 700 Max (Serial Number)

Details

Units affected
About 5,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received ten reports of the pool vacuums overheating or catching fire while charging and not charging, resulting in nine incidents of property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Illnesses reported
Yes
Fix
Replace
Manufactured in
China
Company contact
Wybotics toll-free at 888-991-5006 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at safety@wybotpool.com, or online at https://www.wybotpool.com/pages/recall-notice and click "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall number
26372

In the CPSC's words

Description
This recall involves Osprey 700 Max with model numbers WY3312MAX and WY100MAX and S1 model number WY200) robotic pool vacuums. Only products with serial numbers listed in the table below are subject to recall. Note: "XXXX" represents any four numeric digits. Product Details Osprey 700 Max S1 Model Number(s) WY3312MAX and WY100MAX WY200 Product Color(s) Grey and blue Grey and blue Brand Name Location The "Wybot" brand name is printed on the top/front of the pool vacuums The "Wybot" brand name is printed on the top/front of the pool vacuums Weight (approximate) 17 pounds 17 pounds Measurements (approximate) 14.6 x 14.1 x 9.4 inches 18 x 17 x 11.5 inches Serial Number Location Inside the top cover Inside the top cover Serial Number (a 10-digit number following the model name) Represented by "WY100M**" Represented by "WY200-" and "W200**" Serial Numbers Subject to Recall WY100M230117XXXX; WY100M230127XXXX; WY100M230130XXXX and WY100M230318XXXX WY200-230328XXXX and W200**230330XXXX
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled pool vacuums can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled robotic pool vacuums immediately and contact Wybotics to receive a free replacement WYBOT C2 robotic pool vacuum. Wybotics will provide a free return label for consumers to send the recalled product back to Wybotics. Within 15 days of receiving the recalled pool vacuums, Wybotics will ship the replacement product. Wybotics is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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