CPSC2009-03-05
Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Reported
Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium
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.
Sold at
Plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700.
Affected count
About 36 in the United States, 113,000 worldwide
Injuries 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.
Manufactured in
Belgium
Products
Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Wall-Mounted-Radiators-Recalled-by-Rettig-Belgium-Due-to-Crush-Hazard-Childs-Death-ReportedDon't want to check this manually?
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