Product Recall Number: 05-503
Why was Runtal Sundance Towel Radiator recalled?
The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid which could result in a burn injury.
Product Recall Number: 05-503
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-10-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Runtal Sundance Towel Radiator
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass. is voluntarily recalling 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.Name of Product: Runtal Sundance Towel RadiatorUnits: 200Manufacturer/Importer: Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass.Hazard: The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid which could result in a burn injury.Incidents/Injuries: Runtal has received one report of a Sundance Towel Radiator rupturing, but no injuries have been reported.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.Sold at: Runtal North America, Inc. at the website www.runtalsundance.com between November 2003 and July 2004, and through the Web sites of Bed, Bath and Beyond and eQwip on a limited basis between November 2003 and January 2004 for about $300.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Contact Runtal North America, Inc. at 800-526-2621 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, go to www.runtalsundance.com.
Hazard Description: The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid which could result in a burn injury.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 200
Incidents: Runtal has received one report of a Sundance Towel Radiator rupturing, but no injuries have been reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Runtal North America, Inc. at the website www.runtalsundance.com between November 2003 and July 2004, and through the Web sites of Bed, Bath and Beyond and eQwip on a limited basis between November 2003 and January 2004 for about $300.
Importers: Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass.
Manufacturers: Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed