Hayward Industries Universal Pool Heaters

{
  "RecallID": 10987,
  "RecallNumber": "26777",
  "RecallDate": "2026-09-17T00:00:00",
  "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.",
  "URL": "https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Hayward-Industries-Recalls-Universal-Pool-Heaters-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-Hazard-0",
  "Title": "Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.",
  "ConsumerContact": "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.",
  "LastPublishDate": "2026-09-17T00:00:00",
  "Products": [
    {
      "Name": "400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters",
      "Description": "",
      "Model": "",
      "Type": "Water Heaters, Not Specified",
      "CategoryID": "466",
      "NumberOfUnits": "About 4,600"
    }
  ],
  "Inconjunctions": [],
  "Images": [
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/LocationofNamePlate.png",
      "Caption": "Location of Name Plate"
    },
    {
      "URL": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledHaywardUniversalHCSeriesPoolHeater.png",
      "Caption": "Recalled Hayward Universal-HC Series Pool Heater"
    }
  ],
  "Injuries": [
    {
      "Name": "None reported."
    }
  ],
  "Manufacturers": [
    {
      "Name": "Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina",
      "CompanyID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Retailers": [
    {
      "Name": "Sold At:\nPool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.",
      "CompanyID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Importers": [],
  "Distributors": [],
  "SoldAtLabel": null,
  "ManufacturerCountries": [
    {
      "Country": "United States"
    }
  ],
  "ProductUPCs": [],
  "Hazards": [
    {
      "Name": "During operation, the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.",
      "HazardType": "",
      "HazardTypeID": ""
    }
  ],
  "Remedies": [
    {
      "Name": "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."
    }
  ],
  "RemedyOptions": [
    {
      "Option": "Repair"
    }
  ]
}