CPSC recall · Reported October 5, 2004
CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators
The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid, which could result in a burn injury.
Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass. recalled The Sundance Towel Radiator is a wall-mounted towel warmer and decorative heater. The pro….
CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators was recalled by Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass. in October 5, 2004. Reason: The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid, which could resu…. Remedy: Free replacement. Consumers should immediately stop using the heater function with towels…. Verify recall #05503 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid, which could resu….
- None
- agency class
- 200 units
- affected scope
- October 5, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05503 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The Sundance Towel Radiator is a wall-mounted towel warmer and decorative heater. The product warms towels and provides radiant heat through a thermal element inside the fluid-filled tubular rack.
Reason for recall
The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid, which could result in a burn injury.
Remedy, what to do
Free replacement. Consumers should immediately stop using the heater function with towels loaded on the top rungs. Runtal is replacing all current Sundance units with new units incorporating an improved temperature control and monitoring system, at no cost to the consumer. Sundance is contacting every customer who purchased this product by letter and by phone to arrange for pick-up and replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05503 |
| Date reported | October 5, 2004 |
| Date initiated | October 5, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass. |
| Affected scope | 200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Free replacement. Consumers should immediately stop using the heater function with towels loaded on the top rungs. Runtal is repl…
- Check the recall number (05503) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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