CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters
CPSC recall 03174 · announced August 21, 2003 · Hayward Pool Products · 15,800 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Hayward Pool Products reported four incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Pool installer and distributors nationwide, from December 2002 through June 2003, as a component of various pool heating systems.
Consumer contact: Call Hayward Pool Products toll-free at (888) Hayward (429-9273) anytime, or go to their website at www.haywardnet.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.