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CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters

Reported: August 21, 2003 Initiated: August 21, 2003 #03174

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Hayward Pool Products Inc., of Elizabeth, N.J.. Units affected: About 15,800.
Why was this product recalled?
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 should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 21, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03174.