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Product Recall Information for Moms

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

March 5, 2009
Release # 09-143
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 963-1477
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units:

Manufacturer: Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium

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

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.

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.

Sold by: Plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700.

Manufactured in: Belgium

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.

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

Picture of Recalled Radson Faro V21 Radiator

Radson Faro V21 Radiator

Picture of Recalled Radson Vertical Radiator

Radson Vertical Radiator

Picture of Recalled Radson Kos V21 Radiator

Radson Kos V21 Radiator


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