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Active Recall: Aiper Seagull Pro
Over 35,000 Aiper Seagull Pro cordless pool cleaners have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to fire and burn hazards. Read the full recall details →
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Wybot Pool Cleaner Recall
Urgent Recall: Wybot Osprey 700 Max and Wybot S1 cordless pool cleaners have been recalled for fire and burn hazards. Find out if your robot is affected and how to stay safe.
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Aiper Seagull Pro Recall
Urgent Recall: Over 35,000 Aiper Seagull Pro cordless pool cleaners have been recalled for fire and burn risks. Find out how to keep your family safe.
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Aiper Seagull Pro Pool Cleaner Alleged Fires
With another family's home destroyed allegedly by an Aiper Seagull Pro pool cleaner fire, read the report, see photos, and how to avoid this in your own home.
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