Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Reported
Recalled March 5, 2009 · CPSC recall 09143 · Wall-Mounted
Hazard
The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it.
Remedy
Consumers should avoid standing or sitting near the recalled radiators and contact their plumbing or heating supplier or Rettig for a free replacement suspension system.
Units
About 36 in the United States, 113,000 worldwide
Incidents / injuries
None reported in the U.S. There have been 52 incidents reported outside the U.S., including one that involved the death of a child in Belgium.
Description
The recalled radiators are used to heat a home and are mounted vertically to the wall. The recall involves the Radson Vertical 20 and 21, Radson Kos V21, and Radson Faro V21.
What to do
Consumers should avoid standing or sitting near the recalled radiators and contact their plumbing or heating supplier or Rettig for a free replacement suspension system.
Contact
For additional information, contact Rettig at (866) 963-1477 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.radson-replacementaction.com
Product
Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators
Manufacturer(s)
Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium
Retailers
Plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700.
Made in
Belgium
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →