CPSC recall · Reported August 21, 2003
CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters
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…
Hayward Pool Products Inc., of Elizabeth, N.j. recalled The recall includes all Hayward H-Series ED2 natural-draft pool heaters with model number….
CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters was recalled by Hayward Pool Products Inc., of Elizabeth, N.j. in August 21, 2003. Reason: A malfunctioning circuit board can cause these gas pool heaters to fail to ignite, allowing gas to accumulate…. Remedy: Consumers should shut off the pool heater, by switching off the corresponding circuit bre…. Verify recall #03174 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hayward Pool Products Inc., of Elizabeth, N.j. issued this CPSC recall-A malfunctioning circuit board can cause these gas pool heaters to fail to ignite, allowing gas to accumulate….
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- August 21, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03174 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03174 |
| Date reported | August 21, 2003 |
| Date initiated | August 21, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Hayward Pool Products Inc., of Elizabeth, N.j. |
| Affected scope | About 15,800 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should shut off the pool heater, by switching off the corresponding circuit breaker. Consumers should contact Hayward P…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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