Foremost Recalls Glass Shower Doors and Panels Due to Hinge Failure
Foremost is recalling about 700 glass shower doors and panels because pivot hinges can fail, causing the glass to separate from the frame and fall or shatter.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (falling/shattering glass) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Foremost Groups Inc. is recalling about 700 glass shower doors and panels in the Cove and Suave series. The recall involves pivot hinges that can fail, causing the glass door panel to separate from its frame. This poses impact and injury hazards if the glass falls or shatters.
The recalled products were manufactured by Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD. of China and feature glass doors with silver, brushed nickel, or oil rubbed bronze metal frames and handles. Foremost has received 86 reports of incidents, including 73 reports of hinges failing and doors falling, and 13 reports of doors shattering. No injuries have been reported.
These products were sold at Home Depot, Hoods Discount Home Center, Menards, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Build.com, Houzz.com, and Wayfair.com, from January 2018 through July 2018. The price range was between $800 and $1,100.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower doors and panels. Foremost is contacting all known purchasers directly to provide free replacement pivot hinges. Consumers can also contact Foremost toll-free at 888-620-3667 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.foremostbath.com for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Glass shower doors and panels
- Manufacturer
- Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD., of China
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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