CPSC, Kohler Co. Announce Recall of Shower Doors

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

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• Kholer Helios and Sterling Freestyle Shower Doors · About 41,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers can contact Kohler at (866) 782-6329 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Kohler appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kohler recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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