CPSC, Runtal North America Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Runtal Sundance Towel Radiators
What was recalled
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.
Hazard
The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid, which could result in a burn injury.
Injuries
Runtal has received one report of a Sundance Towel Radiator rupturing, but no injuries have been reported.
Made in
United States
Where it was sold
- Runtal North America, Inc. at the Web site 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.
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