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MI Windows and Doors Recalls Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors Due to Serious Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24717
MI Windows and Doors Recalls Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors Due to Serious Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
MI Windows and Doors LLC, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · MI 1615 and 1617 Sliding Glass Doors; Window World 4000 Series and 8000 Series Sliding Glass Doors
Product 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.
Hazard
The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions which can pose a serious injury hazard.
Remedy
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.
Repair
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of MI 1615 and 1617 Sliding Glass Doors; Window World 4000 Series and 8000 Series Sliding Glass Doors on November 22, 2023. The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions which can pose a serious injury hazard. This recall covers about 1,900 and was initiated by MI Windows and Doors LLC, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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