Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Recall 06252 · Sep 7, 2006 · Triangle Tube/Phase III
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06252
- Date
- Sep 7, 2006
- Company
- Triangle Tube/Phase III
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Delta Performance or Delta Performance Plus Series Combination Water Heaters
- Product type
- Gas Water Heaters & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Triangle Tube to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Triangle Tube has received one report of a flue leak with the recalled Combination Water Heater during installation. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Plumbing and heating wholesale companies to independent plumbing and heating contractors from August 2001 to January 2006 for about $3,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled delta performance or delta performance plus series combination water heaters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Triangle Tube to schedule a free repair.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.