Hayward Industries has recalled approximately 4,600 Universal-HC Series pool heaters following a potential carbon monoxide hazard, according to a recall notice issued September 17th by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall applies to Hayward HDFS400 Universal-HC Series pool heaters. The affected units are 400,000 BTU dual-fuel gas heaters sold nationwide through pool equipment distributors, builders and service professionals between March and July 2026. The heaters sold for approximately $5,600.

According to the CPSC, the affected heaters can produce elevated levels of carbon monoxide while operating, creating a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning that could result in serious injury or death. No incidents or injuries have been reported in connection with the recall.

Consumers with an affected heater are being advised to stop using it immediately. Hayward is offering a free in-home inspection and repair performed by a qualified technician.

The recalled HDFS400 heaters are brown with a black top and feature a digital control panel. The model number can be found on the heater’s name plate located below the vent.

Owners can contact Hayward Industries at 855-500-5288 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or email [email protected]. Additional recall information is available through Hayward’s product recall page.

The CPSC has designated the action as Recall No. 26-777.

Rico Rock now offers a compact, lightweight, cast concrete modular water fountain that is easily mortared together to create a consistently beautiful waterfall for pools. This low-profile waterfall is easily integrated into any pool design using multiple base pieces that even allow for installation on a radius. Unlike real stone that is heavy and can be hard to manipulate into a functional, aesthetically pleasing fountain, this modular fountain package is designed to always look great—without the worries of leaks or awkwardly stacked stones. Shown here with an optional side boulder. Perfect renovation add-on to any existing pool—for added fall revenue.

Rico Rock, Orlando, FL
(888) 717-3100
www.ricorock.com

Partnership adds local sales and factory-authorized service support for two of the industry’s most widely used commercial robotic pool cleaners

Landmark Aquatic, a nationwide provider of commercial aquatic facility design, construction, and maintenance services, has announced a partnership with Maytronics to bring the Dolphin WAVE 100 and WAVE 200 XL robotic pool cleaners to commercial aquatic facilities across the United States.

Under the agreement, select Landmark Aquatic locations will also become official Maytronics service providers, giving aquatic facility managers a local, single-source solution for both equipment and ongoing cleaner maintenance — reducing downtime and eliminating the need to ship units out for repair.

The Dolphin WAVE 100 and Dolphin WAVE 200 XL are proven workhorse cleaners trusted by aquatic facility managers nationwide. Designed for mid-range commercial pools as well as large community and resort pools respectively, the WAVE 100 cleans pool floors, walls while the WAVE 200XL is engineered to handle commercial pools of any shape, up to Olympic sized pools. Because the robots operate independently of a facility’s main circulation pump, they can also help reduce energy consumption and labor demands associated with manual vacuuming. Additionally, these cleaners use Dolphin’s CleverClean™ smart navigation system for complete pool coverage.

“For many years, we have proudly partnered with Maytronics as their commercial pool vacuums deliver outstanding quality, reliability, and performance,” explains Brian Spear, General Manager for Landmark Aquatics in Indiana. “Their commitment to excellence has enabled us to provide a truly unique in-house Maytronics Authorized Service Center that sets Landmark Aquatic apart from the competition. Together, this long-standing partnership has allowed us to exceed customer expectations by combining our experience with premium equipment and personalized service. We value this relationship with Maytronics and look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional results for our customers for years to come.”

Facility managers can learn more about the Dolphin WAVE commercial line at maytronics.com/en-us/robots-commercial-pools.html or contact their local Landmark Aquatic office.

About Landmark
Landmark Aquatic is a nationwide provider of commercial aquatic facility design, construction, and maintenance services, with more than six decades of industry experience. Serving clients across most of the U.S., Landmark delivers construction-led solutions and on-going support through its AquatiCare maintenance team, ensuring excellence “for the life of your pool.” Committed to the full lifecycle of every facility, Landmark prioritizes long-term partnerships while adapting to client needs through exceptional service, operational excellence, and forward-thinking solutions. For more about Landmark Aquatic visit www.landmarkaquatic.com.

About Maytronics
Maytronics is a global leader in the swimming pool industry, specializing in pool water solutions. Maytronics’ Dolphin pool cleaning robots are a highly recognized global brand. Dolphin robotic pool cleaners continuously set new industry standards for innovative technology, design, reliability, service and most important, meeting our brand promise of exceptional pool water experience – bringing a superior level of cleaning to the pool water. Their flagship Dolphin cleaners are renowned for being “plug-and-play” autonomous machines that operate independently from the pool’s main pump, which lowers energy consumption and reduces chemical usage. The robotic cleaners typically feature advanced navigation, multi-directional scrubbing, and smart app capabilities. Learn more about their commercial cleaners at
https://www.maytronics.com/en-us/robots-commercial-pools.html.