Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
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Summary: Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina is recalling 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters. Reason: 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 is being recalled
400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters
Why
During operation, the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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.
How serious is it
CPSC does not assign severity classes. Read the hazard and injury details above.
Where it was sold
Sold in the United States at Sold At: Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.
How to tell if yours is affected
No lot or model codes were published. Match the product description above.
What to 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. 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.
Recall facts
| Recall number | 26777 |
| Category | Consumer product |
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) |
| Severity | Not classified |
| Status | Announced |
| Recall started | September 17, 2026 |
| Reported | September 17, 2026 |
| Company | Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Company location | United States |
| Quantity | About 4,600 |
| Sold at | Sold At: Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600. |
| Injuries reported | None reported. |
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