Product Recall Number: 13-016
Why was JELD-WEN and Reliabilt Interior Bifold Doors recalled?
The lower pivot pin can break causing the door to disengage from the overhead track, posing an impact hazard.
Product Recall Number: 13-016
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-10-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: JELD-WEN and Reliabilt Interior Bifold Doors
Description: A pin in the doors can break, causing the door to disengage and fall.
Hazard Description: The lower pivot pin can break causing the door to disengage from the overhead track, posing an impact hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 170,800
Incidents: JELD-WEN is aware of twelve incidents of broken pivot pins causing the bifold doors to disengage from the overhead track, including three incidents involving minor injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the doors and contact JELD-WEN for assistance in identifying and obtaining free replacement hardware and technical assistance.
Sold At: Home Depot, Lowe's and other building products retailers between February 2011 and March 2012 for about $40 to $80.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed