CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it.
Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Reported
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700.
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.
Manufacturer
Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium
Recall Number
09143
Product Information
Product Name
Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators
Product Type
Radiators
Number of Units
About 36 in the United States, 113,000 worldwide
Manufacturer Name
Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium
Manufactured In
Belgium