Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
Recall date: Sept. 17, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 5, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
During operation, the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. None reported.
- Who's affected
Units: About 4,600, according to CPSC. Sold at: Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.
- Compared with
Hayward Industries has 1 CPSC recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
1 earlier CPSC recall by Hayward Industries since Nov. 1, 2016:
- June 12, 2019 Hayward Industries Recalls Pool Heater Vent Kits Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
CPSC's notice, word for word
Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: Hayward Industries toll-free at 855-500-5288 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at HeaterInquiry@Hayward.com, online at https://www.hayward.com/productrecall or https://www.hayward.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
- Check it yourself
The record as CPSC published it
| CPSC recall number | 26777 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | Sept. 17, 2026 |
| Company | Hayward Industries |
| Products | 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters |
| Product type | Water Heaters, Not Specified |
| Remedy offered | Repair |
| Manufactured in | United States |
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice