The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·26777·Announced 2026-09-17

Hayward Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Risk

Hayward Industries is recalling 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series pool heaters because they can produce high levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the hazard poses a risk of 'serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning,' which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports or high-risk structural/mechanical defects.

Plain-English summary

Hayward Industries, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,600 units of the 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series pool heaters. The recalled heaters are model HDFS400, dual-fuel gas units that are brown with black tops. They measure 21 inches long, 28 inches wide, and 31 inches high, featuring a digital display control panel and a name plate located below the vent.

The recall is due to a hazard where the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) during operation. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The heaters were sold at pool equipment distributors, builders, and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600. 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. For more information, consumers can call Hayward Industries toll-free at 855-500-5288 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit https://www.hayward.com/productrecall.

The recalled product

Product
400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters
Manufacturer
Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
Category
Consumer Product — Pool Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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