Hayward Industries Universal Pool Heaters Recall
Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard.
CPSC recall #26777 · announced Sep 17, 2026 · verified Sep 18, 2026
How to identify the recalled product
| Product | Infrared Saunas, Hybrid Infrared Saunas and Infrared Kits |
| Category | Saunas |
| Units recalled | About 41,580 (In addition, about 6,758 were sold in Canada) |
The 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.
Reported incidents
The firm has received 67 reports of overheating, melting, charring or burning. No injuries have been reported.
What consumers should do now
Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.
Hayward Industries toll-free at 855-500-5288 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], online at https://www.hayward.com/productrecall or https://www.hayward.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Hayward Industries Recalls Universal Pool Heaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard”. Read the official CPSC notice