Zodiac FreeRider FR1000 iQ robotic pool cleaner (updated)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A manufacturing defect has created weak points in the battery enclosure, which may allow water to leak into the battery and cause overheating.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: A manufacturing defect has created weak points in the battery enclosure, which may allow water to leak into the battery and cause overheating. Hazards: There is a risk of serious injury or property damage if the battery overheats and causes a fire. What to do: Consumers with affected products are advised: • To turn off their product and not to use or charge it. • To keep the product separate from the docking station. • To contact Fluidra to arrange for the affected product to be picked up from the consumer's premises and the delivery of a new replacement product. This will be at no cost to the consumer. Consumers can contact Fluidra by phone on 1300 392 578 (Operating hours - 8:30am - 5:00pm AEST Mon - Fri), email at au.fr1000recall@fluidra.com or by visiting the website: www.zodiac.com.au/ProductRecall
Affected Products
Updated recall notice: 5 September 2024 - Serial number details included Cordless robotic swimming pool cleaner. Affected products have a 18 character serial number beginning with ACLA03133 and followed by one of the bolded 4 digit combinations below, as indicated in the red box in the photo. • 4723 • 4823 • 4923 • 5023 • 5123 • 5223 • 0124 • 0224 • 0324 • 0424 • 0524
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | a8f0f9d2-cced-448a-acbd-d6d24c3dd7c3 |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/zodiac-freerider-fr1000-iq-robotic-pool-cleaner-updated |
| Pub Date | Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Zodiac%20FreeRider.png?itok=92hokxq4 |
Overview
- Risk Level["Lithium-ion batteries","Cleaning products","Swimming pools and spas (permanent)"]
- DistributionAustralia