The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21119·Announced 2021-04-28

Pentair Recalls StaRite and Mastertemp Pool Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Pentair Water Pool and Spa is recalling about 4,700 StaRite and Mastertemp pool heaters because a connection can leak a combustible air-gas mixture, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard where a combustible air-gas mixture can leak, but the source explicitly states that no incidents or injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc. is recalling approximately 4,700 StaRite and Mastertemp pool heaters sold in the United States. An additional 21 units were sold in Canada. The affected heaters were sold through pool equipment distributors nationwide between December 2020 and January 2021 for between $2,200 and $3,100, depending on the model.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. A connection in the heater can leak a combustible air-gas mixture. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recall involves heaters with manufacturing dates between December 22, 2020, and January 6, 2021. The manufacturing date and model number are located on the serial number sticker on the heater. Affected model numbers include HTR 250 MASTERTEMP LP, HTR 250 MASTERTEMP NA, HTR 300 MASTERTEMP NA, HTR 400 MASTERTEMP HD, HTR 400 MASTERTEMP LP, HTR 400 MASTERTEMP NA, HTR 400NG MASTERTMP HD ASME, HTR MT 250LP SPECIAL PACKING EC, HTR MT 250NA SPECIAL PACKING EC, HTR MT 400LP SPECIAL PACKING EC, POOL HTR 333K LP, POOL HTR 333K NAT GAS, POOL HTR 400K LP, POOL HTR 400K NAT GAS, POOL HTR HD 200K NA, and POOL HTR HD 333K NA.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and contact Pentair Water Pool and Spa for a free repair. Consumers can reach Pentair at 800-831-7133 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.pentair.com by clicking on Products, then Pool and Spa Equipment, then Pool Heaters, then Additional Resources.

The recalled product

Product
StaRite and Mastertemp pool heaters
Manufacturer
Pentair Water Pool and Spa Inc., of Sanford, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Pool Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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