CPSCMarch 5, 2009

Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due

Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Reported

Why was Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due recalled?

The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators
Company
Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium
Quantity
About 36 in the United States, 113,000 worldwide
Sold at
Plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700.
Recall date
March 5, 2009
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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