Safety regulator, Kohler Co. Announce Recall of Shower Doors
Recall 02073 · Dec 20, 2001 · Kohler Co.
41,000
units affected
41,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02073
- Date
- Dec 20, 2001
- Company
- Kohler Co.
- Units affected
- 41,000
- Product
- Kholer Helios and Sterling Freestyle Shower Doors
- Product type
- Shower Items
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled shower doors include the Kohler Helios and Sterling Freestyle models made from January 1997 through September 2001. The hinges on the Helios and Freestyle models operate in a unique way, which allows the doors to swing back and forth. The door panels can retract side to side without the use of anchored track guides, common to many shower doors. The shower doors were distributed for shower enclosure and bathtub applications in both single and double door configurations, in a variety of sizes. They were sold in chrome, brass and white frame finishes, and with a variety of glass treatments.
What can happen
The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the shower doors immediately and contact Kohler to receive a replacement door.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Kohler has received 11 reports of hinges failing and shower doors falling, including one report of minor injuries, such as cuts and scratches from sharp edges on the door's frame.
- Sold at
- Home centers, showrooms, plumbers and building contractors sold the Kohler and Sterling doors nationwide, from January 1997 through October 2001. The suggested list price started at about $440.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kholer helios and sterling freestyle shower doors?
Consumers should stop using the shower doors immediately and contact Kohler to receive a replacement door.
What is the hazard?
The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.