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Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Recall Date: 2026-09-17 Recalling Firm: Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina Record Ref: CPSC-3b43a5626592a52d4d959e227b06

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This CPSC record concerns Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard and names Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina as the recalling firm. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Firm: Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Status: Published
  • Recall date: 2026-09-17
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Product Description & Identification

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.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

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.

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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.. 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.

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This record was last updated in our index on 2026-09-18 04:30:03 UTC. Because recall enforcement statuses and instructions evolve, always verify details directly with the issuing government agency.

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CPSC-3b43a5626592a52d4d959e227b06
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2026-09-18 04:30:03 UTC
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