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Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide…
CPSC · September 17, 2026
- Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard - CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: During operation the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning..
- Units affected: About 4,600.
- Remedy: Consumers should stop using the pool heater immediately and contact Hayward Industries to schedule a free in-home….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should stop using the pool heater immediately and…
- Recalling firm
- Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
- Source ID
- 26777
Description
This recall involves Hayward-branded HDFS400 Universal-HC Series pool heaters. The 400,000 BTU dual-fuel gas heaters are brown with black atop and measure 21 inches long, 28 inches wide and 31 inches high. The pool heaters have a digital display control panel at the top and a molded base with integrated tie-down connections. The heater's name plate is below the vent with the word "Hayward" appearing at the bottom of the name plate and the model number "HDFS400" appears at the top of the name plate.
- Products
- 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters
- Sold at
- Sold At: Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.
- Manufactured by
- Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
- Incidents
- None reported.
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