Quick Answer: The Aiper Seagull Pro (model ZT6001) is not a product you can safely buy in 2026 — it was recalled by the CPSC on March 20, 2025 after Aiper received 19 reports of units melting, smoking, or catching fire while charging, with five confirmed property-damage incidents. About 32,660 units were pulled in the US. If you own one, stop charging it and claim Aiper’s free replacement, a Scuba S1 (~$550), through Aiper’s official recall program. This review covers what the Seagull Pro was, exactly why it failed, and which current Aiper cordless models are the safe replacement.
The Seagull Pro still gets searched heavily — it was a genuinely popular quad-motor, wall-climbing cordless cleaner when it launched, and its name still shows up in comparison charts and old buying guides. But anyone landing here is better served by the safety facts than a spec sheet for a product Aiper itself pulled off shelves. Here’s what happened, and what to buy instead.
Aiper Seagull Pro at a glance (recalled — for reference only)
| Spec | Aiper Seagull Pro (ZT6001) |
|---|---|
| Status | Recalled March 20, 2025 — no longer sold |
| Type | Cordless, quad-motor robotic pool cleaner |
| Coverage | Rated up to ~3,200 sq ft |
| Battery | 7,800–9,000 mAh, 90–150 min runtime |
| Modes | Floor, Wall, Auto |
| Original MSRP | ~$1,000 (last seen discounted to ~$750) |
| Recall hazard | Battery overheating during charging — burn/fire risk |
| Units affected | ~32,660 (US), ~2,530 (Canada) |
| Sold between | March 2023 – May 2024 |
| Recall remedy | Free Aiper Scuba S1 replacement + prepaid return label |
Aiper Scuba S1 — the official recall replacement
- Caterpillar-tread wall climbing and waterline scrubbing, no cord to manage.
- Rated for inground pools up to 1,600 sq ft, up to 180 min runtime (Auto/Floor/Wall).
- Never subject to a CPSC recall — the model Aiper ships new to Seagull Pro owners today.
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By the numbers
- 19 incident reports of the Seagull Pro melting, smoking, or catching fire while charging, per the CPSC recall notice — including 5 confirmed property-damage incidents and no reported injuries.
- ~32,660 units recalled in the US and roughly 2,530 in Canada, covering the full sales window of March 2023 through May 2024.
- $1,000 MSRP (discounted to as low as ~$750 near the end of its retail run) is what the Seagull Pro sold for before the recall — a mid-premium cordless robot price point.
- $550 is the retail price of the Scuba S1, the model Aiper now ships free to every confirmed Seagull Pro owner as the recall remedy.
What actually went wrong
The CPSC’s finding, confirmed by Aiper’s own recall notice, is specific: when the Seagull Pro’s battery is charged using a large-current adapter, it can overheat, creating a burn and fire hazard. This isn’t a vague “stop using per manufacturer discretion” recall — Aiper documented real units melting and smoking during normal charging, with five incidents serious enough to cause property damage. The recall covers the entire US sales run of the ZT6001 model, roughly March 2023 through May 2024, which means there is no “safe batch” or serial-number cutoff to look for — if you own a Seagull Pro from that window, it’s covered.
What to do if you own one
- Stop using and stop charging it immediately. Don’t run one more cycle to “use it up” — the hazard is specifically tied to the charging process.
- Start the recall claim. Aiper’s official recall page (linked from the CPSC notice) walks through the process, or call Aiper directly at 888-968-0666, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. ET, or email [email protected].
- Ship it back with the prepaid label. Aiper provides a free return label — you don’t pay to send the recalled unit back.
- Receive your free Scuba S1. Aiper ships the replacement within 15 days of receiving your returned Seagull Pro.
What to buy instead
If you want Aiper’s original wall-climbing, larger-pool cordless design, the Aiper Scuba S1 is the direct successor and the exact model Aiper now ships as the recall remedy — it has never been recalled and covers pools up to 1,600 sq ft for around $550. If your pool is closer to what the Seagull Pro targeted (larger, up to ~3,200 sq ft) or you want more suction power, step up to the Aiper Scuba X1. And if you specifically wanted a lighter, smaller cordless skimmer for a flat above-ground pool, Aiper’s current entry model is the Seagull SE — a different, smaller machine built for pools up to 860 sq ft.
| Spec | Aiper Seagull Pro (recalled) | Aiper Scuba S1 (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Recalled, not sold | Actively sold, no recall history |
| Coverage | ~3,200 sq ft | 1,600 sq ft |
| Runtime | 90–150 min | Up to 180 min (270 min Eco) |
| Price | ~$1,000 (was) | ~$550 |
| Wall climbing | Yes | Yes, caterpillar treads |
For a wider field of current cordless options across every price point, see our full best cordless robotic pool cleaner guide, and check how Aiper’s current lineup compares brand-to-brand in Aiper vs Dolphin and Aiper vs Beatbot.
The bottom line
The Aiper Seagull Pro was a capable spec sheet — quad motors, wall climbing, big coverage — undone by a genuine charging-related fire hazard that led to a full CPSC recall in March 2025. It is not available to buy new, and a used or secondhand unit carries the identical risk that caused the recall in the first place. If you own one, claim the free Scuba S1 replacement rather than continuing to charge it. If you’re shopping fresh, the Scuba S1 or Scuba X1 give you the same wall-climbing cordless convenience without the recall history.