Recall 06-252, published September 7, 2006
Triangle Tube/Phase III Delta Performance or Delta Performance Plus Series Combination Water Heaters
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
PLUS-45Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: PG-25, PG-30, PG-35, PG-40, PG-45, PLUS-25, PLUS-30, PLUS-35, PLUS-40, PLUS-45.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Triangle Tube to schedule a free repair.
- Recall published
- September 7, 2006
- Category
- HVAC & Water Heaters
- Units
- About 3,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Plumbing and heating wholesale companies to independent plumbing and heating contractors from August 2001 to January 2006 for about $3,500.
