JELD-WEN Recalls to Repair Interior Bifold Doors Due to Impact Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-10-23 · 13016
Hazards
The lower pivot pin can break causing the door to disengage from the overhead track, posing an impact hazard.
Recall
Number
13016
Date
2012-10-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
JELD-WEN and Reliabilt Interior Bifold Doors
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
JELD-WEN, Inc., of Klamath Falls, Ore.
Retailer(s)
Home Depot, Lowe's and other building products retailers between February 2011 and March 2012 for about $40 to $80.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled molded white panel and flush natural wood grain bifold doors run on upper tracks and lower pivot pins. The lower pivot pin is a metal screw that fits into a white plastic sleeve that is inserted into the bottom edge of the door during the installation process. Only doors with pivot pins that have 12 rectangular indentations in the collar at the end of the sleeve are subject to the recall.