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Product recall · CPSCMarch 5, 2009Serious
Wall-Mounted Radiators
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
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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.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 36 in the United States, 113,000 worldwide
- Recall date
- March 5, 2009
- Brand
- Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium
- What has been reported
- 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.
Plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Reported”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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