CPSC Recall in 2019: Hayward Industries Recalls Pool Heater Vent Kits Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-136

Date: June 12, 2019

Product Name: Hayward Vent Kits

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

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

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Pool equipment distributors nationwide and online at  poolsupply4less.com and tcpoolequipment.com from March 2015 through April 2019 for about $265.

Manufactured In:

USA