Pool Heater Recall: Hayward Universal-HC Series
Hayward Industries is recalling the 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters due to a carbon monoxide hazard. During operation, the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Recall number 26777 has been issued by the CPSC.
| Brand | 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters |
|---|---|
| Product | 400,000 BTU Universal-HC Series Pool Heaters |
| Reason | During operation the heaters can produce high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. |
| Severity | unknown |
| Agency | CPSC |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using the heater immediately and turn off power.
- Contact Hayward or your retailer for instructions and a remedy (repair, replacement, or refund) at no cost.
- Do not operate the unit until it has been repaired or replaced; ensure CO detectors are present and functioning.
How to identify the recalled item
| Recall number | 26777 |
|---|
These are the identifiers CPSC published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
Where it was sold
Sold At: Pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals nationwide from March 2026 through July 2026 for about $5,600.
Quoted from the CPSC notice.
This notice has been revised
CPSC has changed this notice 4 times since we first recorded it. Most recent change: 2026-09-17.
- Updated 2026-09-17
- Updated 2026-09-17
- Updated 2026-09-17
- Updated 2026-09-17
Always read the current official notice for the wording that applies today.
VERIFIED SOURCES
This is an automatically maintained record of an official recall notice. Details can change; always follow the official notice linked above. See all records in the Recall Database.