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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 280 (in addition, 7 units were sold in Canada and 13 units units
HVAC & water heaters Recall No. 19-136 Published June 12, 2019

Hayward Vent Kits

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. Manufactured by Hayward Industries Inc and sold at Pool equipment distributors nationwide and online at poolsupply4less.com and tcpoolequipment.com from March 2015 – April 2019 for about $265.

UHXNEGVT15001 Negative Pressure 6 inch Vent Kit
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UHXNEGVT15001 Negative Pressure 6 inch Vent Kit

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Why it was recalled

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.

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The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerHayward Industries Inc, of Nashville, Tenn.
UnitsAbout 280 (in addition, 7 units were sold in Canada and 13 units
Made inUnited States
Sold atPool equipment distributors nationwide and online at poolsupply4less.com and tcpoolequipment.com
Sales periodMarch 2015 – April 2019
PriceAbout $265

How to reach the firm

Phone
888-847-8717
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

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