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Consumer Product Safety Commission · Recall 26777 · Sep 17, 2026

400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters

Hayward Industries, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina

Agency photograph of 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters

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. Reported injuries: None reported.

The remedy

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.

About this recall

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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