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

U.S. CPSCBurnsChemicalSep 7, 2006
Recalled Delta PG Series Water Heater
Recalled Delta PG Series Water Heater
Recalled Delta PG PLUS Series Water Heater
Recalled Delta PG PLUS Series Water Heater

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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.

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.

Product 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

Sold on

Plumbing and heating wholesale companies to independent plumbing and heating contractors from August 2001 to January 2006 for about $3,500.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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