Sundance Towel Radiator (Runtal) – Potential Thermal Issue (2004)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Runtal Sundance Towel Radiator
Brand
Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Runtal North America, Inc., Ward Hill, Mass. is recalling Runtal Sundance Towel Radiator. The hazard is: The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid, which c. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid, which could result in a burn injury.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026