CPSC · Water Heaters, Not Specified · Recall 26777 · Recalled September 17, 2026
Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Notice last updated: September 17, 2026.
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Agency product description and boundaries
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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2. Agency hazard and consumer action
CPSC reports: During operation the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
CPSC consumer action: 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.
Affected product: 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters recall status
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked September 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC. Record retrieved September 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC.