MI Windows and Doors Recalls Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors Due to Serious Injury Haz...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions which can pose a serious injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves certain MI Windows and Doors 1615 and 1617 sliding glass doors (if sold as impact-resistant or with a DP50 upgrade), Window World 4000 Series sliding glass doors (with DP50 upgrade), and Window World 8000 Series sliding glass doors. The doors were sold in several colors and sizes with a variety of handle options. All recalled doors have an aluminum interlock and an LC-PG50 performance grade. The recalled impact doors have MTL-12 on the door label; recalled DP50 doors have MTL-12 or MTL-2. The door label located at the top of the window also has the manufacturer, series number, performance grade, and manufacture date (MFG: M/YYYY) on the label.
Affected Products
MI 1615 and 1617 Sliding Glass Doors; Window World 4000 Series and 8000 Series Sliding Glass Doors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/MI-Windows-and-Doors-Recalls-Vinyl-Sliding-Glass-Doors-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | MI Windows and Doors Recalls Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors Due to Serious Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image3_28.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled 1615/1617/4000/8000 sliding glass door (aluminum interlock shown top right) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image2_16.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Label for MI 1615/1617 and Window World 8000 Series (Impact-Resistant) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/image4_12.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Label for MI 1615/1617 and Window World 4000 Series (DP50 upgrade) |
| Hazards › Name | The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions which can pose a serious injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | MI 1615 and 1617 Sliding Glass Doors; Window World 4000 Series and 8000 Series Sliding Glass Doors |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,900 |
| Recall I D | 9768 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should avoid areas with the recalled doors during hurricane conditions and contact MI Windows and Doors to schedule a free repair. Prior to repair, cover the doors with plywood or other suitable protection if a hurricane warning is issued for your location. MI Windows and Doors is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent window distributors and installers, including Window World, in the U.S. eastern and southern coastal regions from April 2018 through March 2023 for between $2,000 and $7,000. |
| Recall Date | 2023-11-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves certain MI Windows and Doors 1615 and 1617 sliding glass doors (if sold as impact-resistant or with a DP50 upgrade), Window World 4000 Series sliding glass doors (with DP50 upgrade), and Window World 8000 Series sliding glass doors. The doors were sold in several colors and sizes with a variety of handle options. All recalled doors have an aluminum interlock and an LC-PG50 performance grade. The recalled impact doors have MTL-12 on the door label; recalled DP50 doors have MTL-12 or MTL-2. The door label located at the top of the window also has the manufacturer, series number, performance grade, and manufacture date (MFG: M/YYYY) on the label. |
| Recall Number | 24717 |
| Manufacturers › Name | MI Windows and Doors LLC, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | MI Windows and Doors at 800-270-2913 anytime, email at recall2023@miwd.com or online at www.miwindows.com/SGDRecall or https://miwindows.com/ click on "VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-11-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |