Recalls / 2006-09-07

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

06252 · Recalled 2006-09-07 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

Triangle Tube has received one report of a flue leak with the recalled Combination Water Heater during installation. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Delta Performance or Delta Performance Plus Series Combination Water Heaters		About 3,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Triangle Tube/Phase III
Made in: United States
Sold at: Plumbing, heating wholesale companies to independent plumbing, heating contractors, 500.

Consumer 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

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Recalled Delta PG PLUS Series Water Heater

Source: CPSC recall 06252. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.