Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
Recall 26777 · Sep 17, 2026 · Hayward Industries
4,600
units affected
4,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26777
- Date
- Sep 17, 2026
- Company
- Hayward Industries
- Units affected
- 4,600
- Product
- 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters
- Product type
- Water Heaters, Not Specified
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
During operation, the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 400,000 btu universal-hc series pool heaters?
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.
What is the hazard?
During operation, the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.