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Pivot Pool Products Introduces Ariel 3.0

Innovative sixth generation solar-powered pool skimmer empowers pool owners to stop hand-skimming & enjoy an always swim-ready pool. Published on By TEMPE, ARIZ. – April 11, 2023 – Pivot Pool Products

Innovative sixth generation solar-powered pool skimmer empowers pool owners to stop hand-skimming & enjoy an always swim-ready pool.

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TEMPE, ARIZ. – April 11, 2023 – Pivot Pool Products today launched Ariel 3.0, a solar-powered pool skimming robot that makes it easier to maintain an ultra-clean and healthy swimming pool. Ariel intelligently navigates around the clock to clear debris from a pool’s surface before it has a chance to sink, resulting in sparkling clean and swim-ready water. Coming from the undisputed leader in autonomous pool skimming technology, the American engineered Ariel 3.0 empowers pool owners to swim more, clean less and save money on chemicals, energy, and repairs. Ariel pools are crystal clear because they are skimmed all day.

Manufactured for enhanced performance and overall reliability, the 2023 model Ariel is the future-focused culmination of a decade of engineering response to consumer feedback. Five previous generations are valued by pool owners worldwide, and this new generation expands the legacy. After placing Ariel in the pool and pressing the power button, the unit effortlessly maneuvers to remove up to 95% of leaves, dust, pollen, insects, hair and more. Ariel owners discover extended life on other pool cleaning equipment, and enjoy a net-free world, less bacteria and algae growth, less filtration and sanitization requirements, and 60% less pool pump runtime. Ariel helps reduce the environmental impact of pool ownership.

“Pool cleaning technology has historically focused on cleaning the bottom instead of the top because pool owners simply cannot spend enough time skimming the surface between professional visits. An adequate amount of surface skimming is time consuming and painstaking for the average pool owner, but the act of constant skimming is the absolute key to a clean pool,” said Paul Sim, Vice President of Pivot Pool Products. “Our latest pool cleaning device brings a whole new level of ease, intelligence, beauty, and performance to the robotic surface cleaning category, and allows pool owners to save time for virtually anything other than hand skimming.”

Ariel is sold globally at www.solar-breeze.com, and via the Ariel Store on Amazon. You can also find Ariel at some of your favorite pool product retailers throughout the US and Canada. Pool professionals, retailers, and pool builders interested in Ariel can visit www.solar-breeze.com/dealers/ for more information.

Tempe-Arizona based Pivot Pool Products created the world’s first solar-powered pool skimming robot in 2011, and successfully pioneered a new tech category in the robotic pool industry space. With great support from a successful Kickstarter program in 2015, the company was able to expand its reach to more customers worldwide. For more than a decade, Pivot Pool Products has leveraged patented technology backed by American engineers to introduce trailblazing robots such as the Solar-Breeze series, Skimbot, and the latest, Ariel. The company is dedicated to producing advanced and eco-friendly pool maintenance solutions that help reduce the energy and environmental footprint of swimming pools. To learn more about Pivot Pool Products, visit www.solar-breeze.com/why-pivot-pool/.

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Aiper, a popular brand of pool cleaners, announced a recall on their Elite Pro GS100 citing safety concerns from the battery overheating.

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Aiper has issued a recall for its Elite Pro GS100 cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaners due to a potential hazard related to the charging process. The recall was officially announced on August 24, 2023, following concerns that when the charging cord is plugged directly into the device without the adapter or directly into the charging port on the machine, the battery can overheat and short circuit. This poses a significant risk of burns and fire hazards, potentially endangering users and their surroundings.

Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission

The product being recalled is the Aiper Elite Pro GS100 cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaner. This robotic pool cleaner is designed to make pool maintenance hassle-free. However, due to the identified issue with the charging process, Aiper has taken the responsible step of recalling the affected units to ensure the safety of its customers.

The Elite Pro unit, weighing 11.2 pounds and measuring approximately 15.9 x 14.2 x 10 inches, features a dark gray exterior with the “Aiper” brand name prominently displayed on the top/front of the device. The model name and number can be found on a label attached to the bottom side of the pool vacuum.

Safety Concerns and Incidents

The recall was initiated due to reports of the recalled pool vacuums overheating, with 17 incidents reported to date. While most incidents resulted in overheating, one report involved a minor burn to a consumer’s fingertip. Fortunately, medical treatment was not required in this instance, and no property damage has been reported. However, the potential risks associated with the overheating battery are too significant to ignore.

Remedy and Replacement

If you own an Aiper Elite Pro GS100 cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaner, it is imperative that you cease using the device immediately to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. Aiper has taken steps to address the issue by offering a free replacement of Aiper’s Seagull Pro robotic pool cleaner to affected customers. Aiper is also providing a free return label for customers to send their recalled Elite Pro units back to the company. Upon receipt of the recalled product, Aiper commits to shipping the replacement Seagull Pro within seven days. The company is in direct communication with all purchasers to facilitate the recall process and ensure that replacement units are provided promptly.

Product Distribution and Cost

The affected Aiper Elite Pro GS100 cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaners were sold online from January 2023 through May 2023. The products were available through various online retailers, including www.aiper.com, Amazon.com, and other authorized platforms. The price range for the recalled units was between $600 and $800.

Manufacturing and Distribution Details

The Aiper Elite Pro GS100 cordless robotic pool vacuum cleaners were manufactured by Compurobot Technology Company in China. The distribution of these units was handled by Shenzhen Aiper Intelligent Co., Ltd., also based in China.

For further information or assistance regarding the recall process, customers are encouraged to directly contact Aiper through their official channels.

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(Tustin, CA – August 28, 2023) – As a state of emergency is declared for 33 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall sometime Wednesday along Florida’s Gulf Coast, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) reminds parents and families that storm fatalities are more likely from water not wind*, and to prepare accordingly.

While tropical storms and hurricanes are classified according to wind strength, adverse water-related conditions such as storm surge, rainfall flooding, rip currents, and high surf conditions account for the majority of fatalities resulting from such events. According to a study by NHC, an average of seven of eight fatalities from tropical cyclones in the U.S. between 1963 and 2012 were drowning and/or water related.

“Applying the same drowning prevention strategies practiced in the home and when recreating around pools and open bodies of water, to storm preparedness can be equally helpful in preventing a drowning incident during a tropical storm or hurricane when flash floods and other dangerous water conditions occur,” said Adam Katchmarchi, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Drowning Prevention Alliance. “For one, we know that drownings among small children can occur with just a few inches of standing water, so whether storm waters enter the home or flooding conditions are present nearby, parents need to be vigilant and take precautions.”

Specifically, Katchmarchi also warns that filling bathtubs with water – often recommended ahead of storms and hurricanes in the event of post-storm water shortages – can become an increased drowning risk for children inside the home.

When it comes to water safety, more is better which is why NDPA advocates the Five Layers of Protection – barriers and alarms, water competency, supervision, life jackets, and emergency preparedness – all of which can be applied effectively as part of one’s overall hurricane preparedness practices.

In addition to the Five Layers of Protection to help prevent drowning, NDPA encourages those in tropical storm and hurricane-prone areas to follow NHC and NOAA hurricane preparedness guidelines including:

For additional hurricane preparedness recommendations, visit NOAA.gov.

*According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC)

About the National Drowning Prevention Alliance The mission of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance is “United, we can prevent the tragedy of drowning.” Through education, awareness, and advocacy, NDPA seeks to reduce the incidence of drowning and aquatic injuries in the United States and abroad and to address the single leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4. To learn more, visit ndpa.org.

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Westfield, Indiana—Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. (APC), a manufacturer of automatic pool covers for new and existing swimming pools and spas, celebrated its 20th year of manufacturing automatic pool covers this summer! The company opened its doors in 1979 as a small pool cover distributor and began manufacturing its first automatic pool covers in 2003. Michael Shebek, Owner and CEO of the company, worked side-by-side with his father, the late Mike Shebek Sr., putting in more than 20,000 hours of time installing and servicing covers himself when he took over as owner of the company in the year 2000.

“We decided to manufacture covers in 2003 because there was a need in the market to create an automatic cover that was designed by installers for installers,” explains Shebek.

The company’s commitment to innovation and fast turnaround times has fueled the company’s growth and drove the need to expand the company’s facility. “We’ve made the commitment to cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes with a clear focus on excellent customer service,” says Shebek. As a result, the company boasts the industry’s-leading turnaround times on automatic pool covers. “Pool professionals in our industry appreciate our fast turnaround times and dedication to high-quality automatic pool covers. Our manufacturing abilities have led to our exponential growth. We are thankful to our customers and grateful for our manufacturing team,” says Shebek.

The company now has over 130 employees, many of whom have been with the company since it started manufacturing automatic pool covers in 2003. “We are blessed to have a talented, driven and dedicated team of employees who work together to bring product innovations to our automatic pool covers; creating covers with superior design and durability,” says Shebek.

The company’s celebration was held within its newly expanded manufacturing facility, complete with a custom, combination-cake in the shape of an Automatic Pool Covers Inc. cover-motor and PowerTouch Touchpad—the cakes were made by Quiana Owens, a Dealer Support Representative at APC.

Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. | Westfield, Ind. | (800) 878-5789 | AutomaticPoolCovers.com

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