Wybiotics Robotic Pool Vacuum Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Wybotics and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall on April 9, 2026. About 5,000 pool vacuums across two models, the Osprey 700 Max and the S1, are affected. Only listed serial numbers are included. A lithium-ion battery inside these vacuums can pose a burn and fire risk if it overheats. Wybotics has logged reports of the vacuums overheating or catching fire, most involving property damage rather than injury. Consumers should stop using a recalled vacuum right away. Wybotics is providing a free WYBOT C2 replacement unit, along with a prepaid return label. This recall remains open, with no termination announced.

Latest Wybiotics Robotic Pool Vacuum Recall Updates

April 9, 2026: CPSC and Wybotics Recall Pool Vacuums

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Wybot detailed this recall in the CPSC recall notice, issued April 9, 2026 as recall number 26-372 [1]. It covers about 5,000 Wybot Osprey 700 Max and S1 robotic pool vacuums. Wybotics recalled the vacuums after receiving reports that they can overheat or catch fire, in some cases while charging. The full incident count and remedy steps appear later on this page.

Which Wybiotics Robotic Pool Vacuums Are Affected?

The recall covers two Wybot robotic pool vacuum models, each tied to a specific serial number range:

• Wybot Osprey 700 Max robotic pool vacuums (model numbers WY3312MAX and WY100MAX): serial numbers WY100M230117XXXX, WY100M230127XXXX, WY100M230130XXXX, and WY100M230318XXXX, printed inside the top cover.
• Wybot S1 robotic pool vacuums (model number WY200): serial numbers WY200-230328XXXX and W200**230330XXXX, printed inside the top cover.

In each serial number, “XXXX” stands for any four digits. Only units with a matching serial number are part of this recall, even if the model is the same. Wybotics, Co. Ltd. of Tianjin, China, manufactures both models. Wybotics Inc. of Arcadia, California, imports them into the United States. Owners can check their unit’s serial number against these ranges before deciding whether to stop using it.

Why Were the Wybiotics Robotic Pool Vacuums Recalled?

The Wybiotics robotic pool vacuums, the Osprey 700 Max and the S1, were recalled because their lithium-ion battery can overheat. This creates a burn and fire hazard for consumers, according to the recall notice. Wybotics received 10 reports of the vacuums overheating or catching fire. These reports happened both while units were charging and while they were not, though the recall notice does not say how many fell into each group. The recall notice also does not identify a specific defect inside the battery, describing only the overheating pattern that led to the recall. This is a voluntary recall rather than a mandatory Commission order, based on how the recall notice describes the action.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Wybotics received 10 reports of Osprey 700 Max and S1 vacuums overheating or catching fire before this recall was announced, according to the recall notice. Some incidents happened while a vacuum was charging, and some happened while it was not. Nine of the 10 reports involved property damage. None of the reports described an injury. These figures come from reports Wybotics and the Commission received, not from a full investigation of every claim. A report of overheating or fire is not proof that every unit failed the same way. Anyone whose property was damaged may want to keep records of what happened, including photos and repair estimates.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who own an affected Wybot Osprey 700 Max or S1 pool vacuum should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the recalled vacuum right away, even if it has not overheated.
2. Check the vacuum’s serial number against the affected ranges listed in this recall.
3. Contact Wybotics at 888-991-5006 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time), by email at safety@wybotpool.com, or online at wybotpool.com/pages/recall-notice to arrange a free replacement.
4. Use the prepaid return label Wybotics provides to send back the recalled vacuum.
5. Expect the replacement WYBOT C2 unit to ship within 15 days after Wybotics receives the returned vacuum.
6. Keep any confirmation or shipping record Wybotics sends about the replacement unit.
7. Report a dangerous product or a related injury to the Consumer Product Safety Commission at SaferProducts.gov, or call the Commission’s hotline at 800-638-2772.

Legal Options

No lawsuit or multidistrict litigation had been filed over this recall as of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s pending-MDL list [2]. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. People whose property was damaged in one of the reported overheating or fire incidents may want a free legal review of their options.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for pursuing a legal claim over property damage from this recall come from state law, not from the recall itself. They depend on where a claim would be filed and when the damage happened. Even a strong claim can be lost if its filing deadline passes unmet. Anyone thinking about a claim should talk to a lawyer as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Do If My Wybot Pool Vacuum Already Overheated or Caught Fire?

If your Wybot pool vacuum already overheated or caught fire, stop using it right away, contact Wybotics to arrange your free replacement, and keep photos or repair estimates of any damage for your records.

Do I Have to Pay Anything to Return My Recalled Wybot Vacuum?

No, you do not have to pay anything to return a recalled Wybot vacuum. Wybotics covers the entire cost with the prepaid return label it sends you, so there is no shipping fee or separate return charge for the owner to cover.

Were All the Recalled Wybot Pool Vacuums Sold Only in the United States?

The recall notice does not specify whether every recalled vacuum was sold only within the United States. It reports one nationwide total without a separate count for units sold elsewhere.

Is There a TTY Line to Report a Problem with a Wybot Pool Vacuum?

Yes, there is a TTY line to report a problem with a Wybot pool vacuum. Consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing can reach the Commission at 800-638-8270, in addition to the standard hotline listed with the return steps above.

Why Did Wybotics Offer a Replacement Instead of a Repair?

Wybotics offered a replacement rather than a repair for every recalled vacuum. The recall notice does not explain why the company chose a replacement, but the same remedy applies to both recalled models, regardless of when a unit was bought.

Will Wybotics Contact Owners Directly About This Recall?

Yes, Wybotics said it is contacting known purchasers directly about this recall, in addition to publishing the notice. An owner does not have to wait for that outreach. They can contact Wybotics first to start the replacement process.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Wybotics-Recalls-Robotic-Pool-Vacuums-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards
2. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0