The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19136·Announced 2019-06-12

Hayward Pool Heater Vent Kits Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

Hayward Industries is recalling specific pool heater vent kits because improper sizing may allow carbon monoxide leaks. Consumers should stop using affected heaters and contact the company for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (carbon monoxide poisoning) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hayward Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 280 Hayward UHXNEGVT15001 Negative Pressure 6-inch Vent Kits. These kits are used exclusively on Hayward H500FD Gas Heaters installed indoors with 6-inch negative pressure galvanized vent piping. The recall was initiated because the vent kits are not the proper size, which can allow carbon monoxide to leak, posing a poisoning hazard to consumers.

The affected vent kits were sold through pool equipment distributors nationwide and online at poolsupply4less.com and tcpoolequipment.com from March 2015 through April 2019 for about $265. An additional 7 units were sold in Canada and 13 units were sold in Mexico. The product is identified by the Hayward name stamped on the furnace housing and the model number H500FD located to the left of the water pipes.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately turn off the pool heater and not use it until a new vent kit is installed. They should contact Hayward Industries toll-free at 888-847-8717 or visit the company's website to arrange for a free replacement and installation of a new vent kit.

The recalled product

Product
Hayward Vent Kits
Manufacturer
Hayward Industries Inc, of Nashville, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Pool Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
280

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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