CPSC2003-08-21
CPSC, Hayward Pool Products Inc. Announce Recall Pool Heaters
Hayward Pool Products Inc., of Elizabeth, N.J.
Hazard
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.
Sold at
Pool installer and distributors nationwide, from December 2002 through June 2003, as a component of various pool heating systems.
Affected count
About 15,800
Injuries reported
Hayward Pool Products reported four incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Pool Heaters
Consumer contact
Call Hayward Pool Products toll-free at (888) Hayward (429-9273) anytime, or go to their website at www.haywardnet.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Hayward-Pool-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-Pool-Heaters-Don't want to check this manually?
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