CPSC Consumer products recall ·
Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
- Recall number
- CPSC-26777
- Date
- Company / brand
- Hayward Industries
- Category
- Consumer products › Heaters & fireplaces
- Units affected
- About 4,600
- Hazard tags
- Poisoning Injury risk
Read the official CPSC notice ↗
Product
400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters
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.
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.
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using the pool heater immediately and contact Hayward Industries to schedule a free in-home inspection and repair by a qualified technician.
Remedy type: Repair
Contact: Hayward Industries toll-free at 855-500-5288 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at HeaterInquiry@Hayward.com, online at https://www.hayward.com/productrecall or https://www.hayward.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Where it was sold
Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.
Manufactured in: United States
Source: CPSC (consumer products), recall CPSC-26777. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the CPSC.