Kohler and Sterling Frameless by-pass bath doors
CPSC Recall #11-705 — October 20, 2010
Product
Kohler and Sterling Frameless by-pass bath doors
Description
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 NumberDescriptionSerial NumberThese Locations OnlyR702200-L-SHPKohler Fluence frameless bath door with Bright Polished Silver finish and clear glassSAU376TBX and SAU376TC3Lowe’s Stores:# 1087 - Folsom, Calif.# 1538 - Chantilly, Va.5425-59DR-G05Sterling Finesse frameless bath door with Deep Bronze finish and clear glassSAU376MDZ and SAU376MF8Lowe’s Stores:# 526 - Asheville, N.C.# 2338 - Cincinnati, Oh5425-59N-G69Sterling Finesse frameless bath door with Nickel metal finish and Lake Mist Silk Screen pattern GLASSSAU376SS6 and SAU376SSBHome Depot Stores:# 119 - Augusta, Ga.# 4131 - Lancaster, Pa.# 4614 - Virginia Beach, Va."
Hazard
The glass doors can shatter, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
None.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the doors and contact Kohler for a free replacement door.
Units Affected
About 10
Sold At
Four Lowes and three Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2010 through September 2010 for about $600.
Manufacturer
Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wisc.
Manufactured In
United States