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

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

Recall #: 09143
Affected scope: About 36 in the United States, 113,000 worldwide

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Rettig Belgium Nv, of Belgium recalled The recalled radiators are used to heat a home and are mounted vertically to the wall. Th….

Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child's Death Repo… was recalled by Rettig Belgium Nv, of Belgium in March 5, 2009. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #09143 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Rettig Belgium Nv, of Belgium issued this CPSC recall-The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it..

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agency class: March 5, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09143 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, 5 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.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09143
Date reported	March 5, 2009
Date initiated	March 5, 2009
Recalling firm	Rettig Belgium Nv, of Belgium
Affected scope	About 36 in the United States, 113,000 worldwide
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

Consumers should avoid standing or sitting near the recalled radiators and contact their plumbing or heating supplier or Rettig f…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Rettig Belgium Nv, of Belgium. Units affected: About 36 in the United States, 113,000 worldwide.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 5, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09143.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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