The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24717·Announced 2023-11-22

MI Windows and Doors Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors Serious Injury Hazard Recall

MI Windows and Doors is recalling about 1,900 vinyl sliding glass doors because the glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions, posing a serious injury hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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: This is a risk-of-harm product involving serious injury potential (glass separation during hurricane conditions), but no injuries or illnesses have been reported. Per the rubric, this scenario—serious injury risk without reported harm—qualifies as High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

MI Windows and Doors LLC, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is recalling certain MI 1615 and 1617 sliding glass doors, as well as Window World 4000 Series and 8000 Series sliding glass doors. The doors recalled are those sold as impact-resistant or with a DP50 upgrade. All recalled doors have an aluminum interlock and an LC-PG50 performance grade, with either MTL-12 or MTL-2 markings on the door label.

The glass on these doors can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions, creating a serious injury hazard. No injuries have been reported to date.

About 1,900 units were distributed through independent window distributors and installers, including Window World, in the U.S. eastern and southern coastal regions between April 2018 and March 2023. The doors were priced between $2,000 and $7,000.

Consumers should avoid areas with the recalled doors during hurricane conditions. Contact MI Windows and Doors at 800-270-2913, email [email protected], or visit www.miwindows.com/SGDRecall 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. The manufacturer is contacting all known purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
MI 1615 and 1617 Sliding Glass Doors; Window World 4000 Series and 8000 Series Sliding Glass Doors
Manufacturer
MI Windows and Doors LLC, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Category
Consumer Product — Windows and Doors
Hazard
  • glass-separation
  • serious-injury
  • hurricane-conditions
Affected units
1,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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