Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Reported
Source: CPSC Recall #09143
Recall Date
2009-03-05
Manufacturer
Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium
Units Affected
About 36 in the United States, 113,000 worldwide
Products Involved
Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators
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.
Reported 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.
Sold At
Plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700.
Manufactured In
Belgium
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28