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CPSC recall · Reported June 12, 2019

Hayward Industries Recalls Pool Heater Vent Kits Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

The recalled vent kits installed on gas pool heaters are not the proper size and can allow carbon monoxide to leak, posing a CO poisoning hazard to consumers.

Recall #
19136
Affected scope
About 280 (in addition, 7 units were sold in Canada and 13 units were sold in Mexico)
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Hayward Industries Inc, of Nashville, Tenn. recalled This recall involves the Hayward UHXNEGVT15001 Negative Pressure 6-inch Vent Kit for pool… — a moderate-severity action.

Hayward Industries Recalls Pool Heater Vent Kits Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard was recalled by Hayward Industries Inc, of Nashville, Tenn. in June 12, 2019. Reason: The recalled vent kits installed on gas pool heaters are not the proper size and can allow carbon monoxide to…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off the pool heater and contact Hayward for free replac…. Verify recall #19136 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hayward Industries Inc, of Nashville, Tenn. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The recalled vent kits installed on gas pool heaters are not the proper size and can allow carbon monoxide to….

Moderate
severity level
June 12, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19136 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #19136) was formally reported on June 12, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Hayward Industries Inc, of Nashville, Tenn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 280 (in addition, 7 units were sold in Canada and 13 units were sold in Mexico).

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled vent kits installed on gas pool heaters are not the proper size and can allow carbon monoxide to leak, posing a CO poisoning hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately turn off the pool heater and contact Hayward for free replacement and installation of a new vent kit. Do not use your pool heater until a new vent kit is installed. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 280 (in addition, 7 units were sold in Canada and 13 units were sold in Mexico)

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves the Hayward UHXNEGVT15001 Negative Pressure 6-inch Vent Kit for pool heaters. The vent kit is used exclusively on the Hayward H500FD Gas Heaters. The kit includes the following: one vent pipe adapter for negative pressure galvanized vent pipe, one flue cover plate with hole for vent, #10 sheet metal screws, vent pressure switches, vent pressure switch tubing and vent pressure switch jumper wire. Only Hayward H500FD Gas Heaters that are installed indoors and use 6-inch negative pressure galvanized vent piping are affected by this recall. The name Hayward is stamped into the furnace housing above the water pipes. The model and serial number H500FD is located to the left of the water pipes.

Reason for recall

The recalled vent kits installed on gas pool heaters are not the proper size and can allow carbon monoxide to leak, posing a CO poisoning hazard to consumers.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately turn off the pool heater and contact Hayward for free replacement and installation of a new vent kit. Do not use your pool heater until a new vent kit is installed.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 19136
Date reported June 12, 2019
Date initiated June 12, 2019
Recalling firm Hayward Industries Inc, of Nashville, Tenn.
Affected scope About 280 (in addition, 7 units were sold in Canada and 13 units were sold in Mexico)
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 immediately turn off the pool heater and contact Hayward for free replacement and installation of a new vent kit…

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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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Hayward UHXNEGVT15001 Negative Pressure 6-inch Vent Kit for pool heaters. The vent kit is used exclusively on the Hayward H500FD Gas Heaters. The kit includes the following: one vent pipe adapter for negative pressure galvanized vent pipe, one flue cover plate with hole for vent, #10 sheet metal screws, vent pressure switches, vent pressure switch tubing and vent pressure switch jumper wire. Only Hayward H500FD Gas Heaters that are installed indoors and use 6-inch negative pressure galvanized vent piping are affected by this recall. The name Hayward is stamped into the furnace housing above the water pipes. The model and serial number H500FD is located to the left of the water pipes.. Recalled by Hayward Industries Inc, of Nashville, Tenn.. Units affected: About 280 (in addition, 7 units were sold in Canada and 13 units were sold in Mexico).
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled vent kits installed on gas pool heaters are not the proper size and can allow carbon monoxide to leak, posing a CO poisoning hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately turn off the pool heater and contact Hayward for free replacement and installation of a new vent kit. Do not use your pool heater until a new vent kit is installed.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 12, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19136.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (19136) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported June 12, 2019.

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