CPSCGeneral Alert

JELD-WEN Recalls to Repair Interior Bifold Doors Due to Impact Hazard

Name: JELD-WEN Recalls to Repair Interior Bifold Doors Due to Impact Hazard
Brand: JELD-WEN, Inc., of Klamath Falls, Ore.
SKU: CPSC-13016
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: October 23, 2012Recall ID: 13016Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The lower pivot pin can break causing the door to disengage from the overhead track, posing an impact hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

JELD-WEN and Reliabilt Interior Bifold Doors

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/JELD-WEN-Recalls-to-Repair-Interior-Bifold-Doors-Due-to-Impact-Hazard
Title	JELD-WEN Recalls to Repair Interior Bifold Doors Due to Impact Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130638.Jeld-Wen%2520Pivot%2520Pin%2520for%2520Bifold%2520Doors_LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Detail of pin in recalled interior bifold doors showing rectangular indentation
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130640.Jeld%2520Wen%2520A_Bifold%2520Pack_LARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Picture of recalled JELD-WEN Molded Panel Bifold, JELD-WEN Flush Natural Wood Grain Bifold, Reliabilt Molded Natural Wood Grain Bifold and Reliabilt Flush Natural Wood Grain
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130642.Jeld13016_A-Flush_LARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Picture of recalled JELD-WEN Molded Panel Bifold, JELD-WEN Flush Natural Wood Grain Bifold, Reliabilt Molded Natural Wood Grain Bifold and Reliabilt Flush Natural Wood Grain
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130644.Jeld%2520Wen%2520B6%2520Panel_LARGE.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Picture of recalled JELD-WEN Molded Panel Bifold, JELD-WEN Flush Natural Wood Grain Bifold, Reliabilt Molded Natural Wood Grain Bifold and Reliabilt Flush Natural Wood Grain
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130646.Jeld-Wen%2520A-Flush%2520Bifold%2520Pack_LARGE.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Picture of recalled JELD-WEN Molded Panel Bifold, JELD-WEN Flush Natural Wood Grain Bifold, Reliabilt Molded Natural Wood Grain Bifold and Reliabilt Flush Natural Wood Grain
Hazards › Name	The lower pivot pin can break causing the door to disengage from the overhead track, posing an impact hazard.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	JELD-WEN and Reliabilt Interior Bifold Doors
Products › Type	Doors
Products › Category I D	67867
Products › Number Of Units	About 170,800
Recall I D	1225
Remedies › Name	Consumers should stop using the doors and contact JELD-WEN for assistance in identifying and obtaining free replacement hardware and technical assistance.
Retailers › Name	Home Depot, Lowe's and other building products retailers between February 2011 and March 2012 for about $40 to $80.
Recall Date	2012-10-23T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	13016
Manufacturers › Name	JELD-WEN, Inc., of Klamath Falls, Ore.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	JELD-WEN toll-free at (877) 228-4888 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.jeld-wen.com or directly to the product safety page at www.jeld-wen.com/newhardware for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-12T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmJELD-WEN, Inc., of Klamath Falls, Ore.

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