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Kohler Co. Recalls Bath Doors Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Selected Lowe’s and Home Depot Stores

Recall 11-705 · October 21, 2010 · Kohler

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the doors and contact Kohler for a free replacement door.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-705 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 21, 2010
Brand
Kohler
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Kohler and Sterling Frameless by-pass bath doors
Hazard
Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Selected Lowe’s and Home Depot Stores
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 10
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
July 7, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Kohler and Sterling Frameless by-pass bath doors · About 10 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Four Lowes and three Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2010 through September 2010 for about $600.; Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wisc..

Injuries or incidents reported

None.

Consumer 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Kohler and Sterling Frameless by-pass bath doors (About 10 units). The recall involves Kohler and Sterling frameless by-pass bath doors.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Selected Lowe’s and Home Depot Stores.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the doors and contact Kohler for a free replacement door.

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