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

U.S. CPSCChemicalSep 17, 2026
Location of Name Plate
Location of Name Plate
Recalled Hayward Universal-HC Series Pool Heater
Recalled Hayward Universal-HC Series Pool Heater

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

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.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.

Contact the company

Hayward Industries toll-free at 855-500-5288 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], online at https://www.hayward.com/productrecall or https://www.hayward.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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