CPSC recall 03-174, announced August 21, 2003, covers Hayward Pool Products Pool Heaters (about 15,800 units). A malfunctioning circuit board can cause these gas pool heaters to fail to ignite, allowing gas to accumulate in the heater cover. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should shut off the pool heater, by switching off the corresponding circuit breaker. Recall contact: go to www.haywardnet.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The recall includes all Hayward H-Series ED2 natural-draft pool heaters with model numbers: H150ED2 H250PED2 H350PED2 H150PED2 H250PEDH2 H400ED2 H200ED2 H300ED2 H400PED2 H200PED2 H300PED2 H250ED2 H3503D2 A manufacturing label displaying the unit's model number and serial number is inside the unit, on the heater floor.
Which products are included?
The recall includes all Hayward H-Series ED2 natural-draft pool heaters with model numbers: H150ED2 H250PED2 H350PED2 H150PED2 H250PEDH2 H400ED2 H200ED2 H300ED2 H400PED2 H200PED2 H300PED2 H250ED2 H3503D2 A manufacturing label displaying the unit's model number and serial number is inside the unit, on the heater floor. Consumers can access the label by removing the front panel of the heater housing. The H-series ED2 Control Bezel assembly (a black box mounted behind the front control panel) encases the defective circuit board.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A malfunctioning circuit board can cause these gas pool heaters to fail to ignite, allowing gas to accumulate in the heater cover. Delayed ignition of built-up gas can result in a fire or explosion, causing property damage and injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Hayward Pool Products reported four incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should shut off the pool heater, by switching off the corresponding circuit breaker. Consumers should contact Hayward Pool Products Inc., to schedule the installation of a free replacement control module.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Hayward Pool Products Inc., of Elizabeth, N.J.
- Recall number
- 03-174
- Units
- About 15,800
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Pool installer and distributors nationwide, from December 2002 through June 2003, as a component of various pool heating systems.
Pool Heaters
CPSC product type: Swimming Pool Items
Recall contact information
Call Hayward Pool Products toll-free at (888) Hayward (429-9273) anytime, or go to their website at www.haywardnet.com
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