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Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.

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CPSCRecall 26777Electronics & appliances

What to do

Repair

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.
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Contact (CPSC): 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.

Read the official notice on cpsc.gov (opens in a new tab)

Hazard

Why it was recalled

During operation, the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Incidents and injuries (CPSC): None reported.

Location of Name Plate
Location of Name Plate Photo: CPSC.

Is it yours? Products and codes

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.
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  • 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters

    Quantity
    About 4,600

Where it was sold (CPSC): Sold At: Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.

More photos from CPSC

  • Recalled Hayward Universal-HC Series Pool Heater
    Recalled Hayward Universal-HC Series Pool Heater

About this record

Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Firm
Hayward Industries

If someone was hurt or swallowed something: call 911, or Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

About this recall

What is the hazard?

CPSC states: “During operation, the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.”

What should owners do?

CPSC states: “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.”

Which products are included?

CPSC states: “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.”

When was this recall published?

CPSC published recall 26777 on September 17, 2026.

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