CPSC Recall in 2021: Pool Heaters Recalled by Pentair Water Pool and Spa Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2021.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-119

Date: April 28, 2021

Product Name: StaRite and Mastertemp pool heaters

Recall Description:

This recall involves Pentair Water Pool and Spa StaRite and Mastertemp pool heaters sold in various styles and models with manufacturing dates between December 22, 2020 and January 6, 2021.  The manufacturing date, along with model number, can be found on the serial number sticker on the heater.   Recalled Pool Heater Model Numbers HTR 250 MASTERTEMP LP HTR 250 MASTERTEMP NA HTR 300 MASTERTEMP NA HTR 400 MASTERTEMP HD                      HTR 400 MASTERTEMP LP HTR 400 MASTERTEMP NA HTR 400NG MASTERTMP HD ASME HTR MT 250LP SPECIAL PACKING EC HTR MT 250NA SPECIAL PACKING EC HTR MT 400LP SPECIAL PACKING EC POOL HTR 333K LP POOL HTR 333K NAT GAS POOL HTR 400K LP POOL HTR 400K NAT GAS POOL HTR HD 200K NA POOL HTR HD 333K NA    

Hazard Description:

A connection in the heater can leak the combustible air-gas mixture, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 4,700 (In addition, about 21 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Pool equipment distributors nationwide between December 2020 and January 2021 for between $2,200 to $3,100, depending on the model.  

Manufactured In:

United States