CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators

Active Recall Announced October 5, 2004 CPSC #05503

Quick answer

CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators is CPSC recall #05503, announced on October 5, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Runtal Sundance Towel Radiator

Recalled brands

Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass.

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.

Recall date

October 5, 2004

Categories

Radiators

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #05503?

CPSC recall #05503 covers CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 5, 2004. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #05503?

The CPSC remedy for recall #05503 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Runtal-North-America-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Runtal-Sundance-Towel-Radiators. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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