Recalls / 2003-08-21

CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters

03174 · Recalled 2003-08-21 · CPSC page

Recalled Hayward H-Series ED2 Pool Heater

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Hayward Pool Products reported four incidents. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Pool Heaters		About 15,800

Parties

Manufacturer: Hayward Pool Products Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Pool installer, 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: CPSC recall 03174. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.