Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Reported
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-05). Hazards: fall, entrapment. About 36 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09143 |
| Published | 2009-03-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Radiators |
| Products | Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators |
| Firm named in the title | Rettig Belgium |
| Firms | Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Belgium |
| Units (US) | 36 |
| Hazard classes | fall, entrapment |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700. |
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.
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.
Incidents and 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.
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