Shower Doors (Kohler) – Hinge Failure (2001)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Kholer Helios and Sterling Freestyle Shower Doors
Brand
Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis. is recalling Kholer Helios and Sterling Freestyle Shower Doors. The hazard is: The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using the shower doors immediately and contact Kohler to receive a replacement door.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026