CPSC Recall in 2006: Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-252

Date: September 06, 2006

Product Name: Delta Performance or Delta Performance Plus Series Combination Water Heaters

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Triangle Tube/Phase III, of Blackwood, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Water Heaters. 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.Name of Product: Delta Performance or Delta Performance Plus Series Combination Water HeatersUnits: About 3,000Manufacturer: Triangle Tube/Phase III, of Blackwood, N.J.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.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 and Models: 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.ModelsSerial NumbersPG-251148 through 6203PG-30PG-35PG-40PG-45PG PLUS-25PG PLUS-30PG PLUS-35PG PLUS-40PG PLUS-45Sold at: Plumbing and heating wholesale companies to independent plumbing and heating contractors from August 2001 to January 2006 for about $3,500.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Triangle Tube to schedule a free repair.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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 3,000

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.

Manufactured In:

United States