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Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Recalled September 7, 2006 · CPSC recall 06252 · Delta

Recalled Delta PG Series Water HeaterRecalled Delta PG PLUS Series Water Heater
Hazard
The burner plate and flue hood seal on the water heaters can fail due to an improper seal causing a leak of flue gases and carbon monoxide (CO). This poses the risk of CO poisoning to consumers inside of the house.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Triangle Tube to schedule a free repair.
Units
About 3,000
Incidents / injuries
Triangle Tube has received one report of a flue leak with the recalled Combination Water Heater during installation. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled Delta Performance or Delta Performance Plus Series Combination Water Heaters operate on natural or propane gas. The water heaters are white and rectangular. "Triangle Tube" is written on the silver-colored control panel. "Delta" is printed on the front of the water heater. The burner is located under a white or gray cover that protrudes outward at the bottom front of the heater. The models and serial numbers included in this recall are listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on the rating plate on either the front or the right side of the water heater. Models PG-25 PG-30 PG-35 PG-40 PG-45 PG PLUS-25 PG PLUS-30 PG PLUS-35 PG PLUS-40 PG PLUS-45 Serial Numbers 1148 through 620

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Triangle Tube to schedule a free repair.

Contact

For more information, contact Triangle Tube at (800) 856-6271 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.triangletube.com

Product
Delta Performance or Delta Performance Plus Series Combination Water Heaters
Manufacturer(s)
Triangle Tube/Phase III, of Blackwood, N.J.
Retailers
Plumbing and heating wholesale companies to independent plumbing and heating contractors from August 2001 to January 2006 for about $3,500.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →