CPSC recall,
Hayward Universal Pool Heaters
Universal pool heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Summary by Recall Canary from the CPSC notice
What happened
During operation, the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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What to do
If yours is listed below:
- Stop using the pool heater immediately.
- Contact Hayward Industries to schedule a free in-home inspection and repair by a qualified technician.
What you get Repair
Call Hayward Industries 855-500-5288
Full text from CPSC
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.
Is yours affected?
Compare these details with your product, then check the CPSC notice for which ones are recalled.
HDFS400 Universal-HC Series pool heaters
- Model number
- HDFS400
400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters
- Made in
- United States
- Codes
- Not listed here. See the CPSC notice.
Product description from CPSC
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.
Recall details
- Recalled
- Sold in
Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.
- Company
- Hayward Industries
- Hazard
- Carbon monoxide hazard
- Recall number
- 26-777
