Published by If a recalled Wybotics robotic pool vacuum overheated, caught fire, or damaged your home or property, a legal review may help you understand your options.
Compensation may be available for repair costs, replacement losses, cleanup expenses, and other documented damages tied to a defective pool vacuum.
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What’s the Problem?
The recall involves a battery-related hazard in certain Wybotics robotic pool vacuums. According to the recall notice, the lithium-ion battery can overheat, which creates both burn and fire risks. In a product that may be left charging unattended in a garage, pool house, patio area, or inside a home, that kind of defect can be especially dangerous.
Battery failures are serious because they can escalate quickly. What starts as overheating can turn into smoke, melting, or an active fire, and that can damage surrounding surfaces, nearby equipment, and parts of the home. Even when no one is physically hurt, the property loss and cleanup costs can be significant.
Latest Updates
- April 9, 2026 – Wybotics recalled Osprey 700 Max and S1 robotic pool vacuums because the lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. The recall covered about 5,000 units and followed 10 reports of the vacuums overheating or catching fire while charging and not charging, resulting in nine incidents of property damage and no reported injuries. [1]
Product Identification
This recall involves Wybot Osprey 700 Max robotic pool vacuums with model numbers WY3312MAX and WY100MAX, and Wybot S1 robotic pool vacuums with model number WY200. The recalled products are gray and blue, weigh about 17 pounds, and have the “Wybot” brand name printed on the top front of the units.
The serial number is located inside the top cover. Only certain serial-number ranges are included in the recall, so that number is one of the most important ways to confirm whether a product is affected. Anyone evaluating a possible claim should preserve photographs of the vacuum, the serial-number label, and any order records or packaging.
Incidents and Property Damage
This recall was tied to real-world overheating and fire events. The company reported 10 incidents involving pool vacuums overheating or catching fire while charging and while not charging. Nine of those incidents involved property damage.
No physical injuries had been reported at the time of the recall, but that does not make the problem minor. A battery-powered product that catches fire can still cause expensive and dangerous damage, especially if it ignites indoors or near combustible materials.
Where and When It Was Sold
The recalled vacuums were sold 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.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Consumers should stop using the recalled pool vacuums immediately and contact Wybotics for a free replacement WYBOT C2 robotic pool vacuum. Wybotics said it will provide a free return label so consumers can send the recalled product back, and the replacement will be shipped within 15 days after the recalled vacuum is received.
If a fire, smoke, or overheating event has already happened, it may be important to preserve the product, photographs, repair records, and any insurance or cleanup documentation before disposal, if that can be done safely.
Do You Qualify for a Wybiotics Robotic Pool Vacuum Recall Lawsuit?
A legal review may be appropriate if a recalled Wybotics robotic pool vacuum overheated, caught fire, or caused property damage or other measurable losses. These cases are often stronger when the vacuum can be clearly identified and the incident is supported by photos, purchase records, repair estimates, or insurance records.
Evidence to Gather
- Photos of the vacuum and serial-number label
- Amazon, Best Buy, or Wybotpool purchase records
- Photos of smoke, fire, melting, or other damage
- Repair bills, insurance records, or cleanup invoices
- Any recall or replacement communications from Wybotics
Potential Damages
Potential damages may include property repair costs, replacement losses, cleanup expenses, and other documented financial harm tied to the incident.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Wybotics-Recalls-Robotic-Pool-Vacuums-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards