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Kohler Co. Bath Doors
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The glass doors can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the doors and contact Kohler for a free replacement door.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Kohler Co. at (866) 782-6329 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.kohler.com/corp/pr/newscurrent.html
The product
The recall involves Kohler and Sterling frameless by-pass bath doors. By-pass doors consist of two panels that slide on a track and overlap one another. They can be identified by the tempering date located on the bath door glass panel, which reads "080410" or by the SAU (serial) number on the manufacturer's box. SAU numbers can be found on the white bar code label on the spine of the box below the retail label. The affected door models and SAU numbers are as follows: Model Number Description Serial Number These Locations Only R702200-L-SHP Kohler Fluence frameless bath door with Bright Polished Silver finish and clear glass SAU376TBX and SAU376TC3 Lowe's Stores: # 1087 - Folsom, Calif. # 1538 - Chantilly, Va. 5425-59DR-G05 Sterling Finesse frameless bath door with Deep Bronze finish and clear glass SAU376MDZ and SAU376MF8 Lowe's Stores: # 526 - Asheville, N.C. # 2338 - Cincinnati, Oh. 5425-59N-G69 Sterling Finesse frameless bath door with Nickel metal finish and Lake Mist Silk Screen pattern GLASS SAU376SS6 and SAU376SSB Home Depot Stores: # 119 - Augusta, Ga. # 4131 - Lancaster, Pa. # 4614 - Virginia Beach, Va.
Details
- Units affected
- About 10
- Recall date
- October 21, 2010
- Brand
- Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wisc.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Four Lowes and three Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2010 through September 2010 for about $600.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Kohler Co. Recalls Bath Doors Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Selected Lowe’s and Home Depot Stores”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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