The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·09143·Announced 2009-03-05

Rettig Belgium Recalls Wall-Mounted Radiators Due to Crush Hazard

Rettig Belgium is recalling Radson wall-mounted radiators because they can fall from the wall, posing a crush hazard. One child's death was reported in Belgium.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports a child's death in Belgium, which meets the rubric criterion for a score of 5 (Critical) due to known fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Rettig Belgium NV is recalling approximately 36 Radson wall-mounted radiators in the United States and 113,000 worldwide. The recall involves the Radson Vertical 20 and 21, Radson Kos V21, and Radson Faro V21 models. These radiators are used to heat homes and are mounted vertically to the wall.

The recall is due to a crush hazard, as the radiators can come loose from the wall and fall on people nearby. While no injuries have been 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.

The affected radiators were sold by plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700. 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. For additional information, consumers can contact Rettig at (866) 963-1477 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.radson-replacementaction.com.

The recalled product

Product
Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators
Manufacturer
Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium
Category
Consumer Product — Home Heating
Hazard
Affected units
36

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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