Kohler Co. Announces Recall of Shower Doors Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-729.
The recall involves a 1/2 inch thick hinge panel included in the Kohler Purist®, Pinstripe® and Finial® frameless heavy glass pivot shower doors. The hinge panel was sold as a component under part numbers 705753-L-NA, 705754-L-NA and 705760-L-NA in various shower door packages as described in these tables. Part # 705760-L-NA hinge panel included in these products for 42" wide 1/2" thick doors: Product Description Product Model # Purist® Heavy Glass Pivot Shower Door 705703-L-ABV, 705703-L-NX, 705703-L-SHP,705715-L-ABV, 705715-L-NX, and 705715-L-SHP Pinstripe™ Heavy Glass Pivot Shower Door 705709-L-ABV, 705709-L-NX, 705709-L-SHP,705721-L-ABV, 705721-L-NX, and 705721-L-SHP Finial® Heavy Glass Pivot Shower Door 705727-L-ABV, 705727-L-BH, 705727-L-NX, 705727-L-SHP,705739-L-ABV, 705739-L-BH, 705739-L-NX, and 705739-L-SHP Part # 705753-L-NA hinge panel included in these products for 48" wide 3/8" thick doors: Product Description Product Model Numbers Purist® Heavy Glass Pivot Shower Door 705704-L-ABV, 705704-L-NX, 705704-L-SHP,705716-L-ABV, 705716-L-NX, and 705716-L-SHP Pinstripe™ Heavy Glass Pivot Shower Door 705710-L-ABV, 705710-L-NX, 705710-L-SHP,705722-L-ABV, 705722-L-NX, and 705722-L-SHP Finial® Heavy Glass Pivot Shower Door 705728-L-ABV, 705728-L-BH, 705728-L-NX, 705728-L-SHP,705740-L-ABV, 705740-L-BH, 705740-L-NX, and 705740-L-SHP Part # 705754-L-NA hinge panel included in these products for 60" wide 3/8" thick doors: Product Description Product Model # Purist® Heavy Glass Pivot Shower Door 705705-L-ABV, 705705-L-NX, 705705-L-SHP, and 705705-ZZ-SHP Pinstripe™ Heavy Glass Pivot Shower Door 705711-L-ABV, 705711-L-NX, and 705711-L-SHP Finial® Heavy Glass Pivot Shower Door 705729-L-ABV, 705729-L-BH, 705729-L-NX, and 705729-L-SHP The hinge panels have a tempering date code imprinted on a bottom corner of the panel, and only hinge panels having a tempering date code of "05/09" are included in this recall. The hinge panels are the side panels opposite the shower door handle, on which the metal swing hinge is mounted. The tempering date code also includes the name "Guardian" above the tempering date.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-729.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower doors and contact Kohler for a free replacement hinge panel. An Authorized Service Representative (ASR) from Kohler will remove the old hinge panel and install a new hinge panel.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sold Through Various Plumbing Distributors Nationwide From May 2009 Through November 2010 For Between $1,700 And $3,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-729.
For additional information, contact Kohler Co. toll-free at (866) 782-6329 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kohler.com
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Sold Through Various Plumbing Distributors Nationwide From May 2009 Through November 2010 For Between $1,700 And $3,000. Recall FAQ
Sold Through Various Plumbing Distributors Nationwide From May 2009 Through November 2010 For Between $1,700 And $3,000. is the subject of a bath & plumbing recall: Kohler Co. Announces Recall of Shower Doors Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on July 27, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 100 units are potentially affected.