March 5, 2009
Wall-Mounted Radiators are being recalled by Rettig Belgium after a child's death. the radiators can come loose from the wall and fall on persons nearby.
Only 36 of the units were sold in the United States but there are about 113,000 worldwide.
No incidents 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 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.
The radiators, made in Belgium, 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, 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 recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).