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