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

Active Recall Announced June 12, 2019 CPSC #19136

Quick answer

Hayward Industries Recalls Pool Heater Vent Kits Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard is CPSC recall #19136, announced on June 12, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy 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.. Affected brand: Hayward Industries Inc.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Hayward Vent Kits

Recalled brands

Hayward Industries Inc

Remedy

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 date

June 12, 2019

Categories

Hayward Vent Kits

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #19136?

CPSC recall #19136 covers Hayward Industries Recalls Pool Heater Vent Kits Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 12, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #19136?

The CPSC remedy for recall #19136 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 should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Hayward Industries Recalls Pool Heater Vent Kits Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Hayward-Industries-Recalls-Pool-Heater-Vent-Kits-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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