CPSC, Kohler Co. Announce Recall of Shower Doors

The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.

Recall #: 02073
Affected scope: About 41,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis. recalled The recalled shower doors include the Kohler Helios and Sterling Freestyle models made fr….

CPSC, Kohler Co. Announce Recall of Shower Doors was recalled by Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis. in December 20, 2001. Reason: The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the shower doors immediately and contact Kohler to receive a …. Verify recall #02073 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers..

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agency class: December 20, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02073 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recalled shower doors include the Kohler Helios and Sterling Freestyle models made from January 1997 through September 2001. The hinges on the Helios and Freestyle models operate in a unique way, which allows the doors to swing back and forth. The door panels can retract side to side without the use of anchored track guides, common to many shower doors. The shower doors were distributed for shower enclosure and bathtub applications in both single and double door configurations, in a variety of sizes. They were sold in chrome, brass and white frame finishes, and with a variety of glass treatments.

Reason for recall

The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the shower doors immediately and contact Kohler to receive a replacement door.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02073
Date reported	December 20, 2001
Date initiated	December 20, 2001
Recalling firm	Kohler Co., of Kohler, Wis.
Affected scope	About 41,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the shower doors immediately and contact Kohler to receive a replacement door.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the shower doors immediately and contact Kohler to receive a replacement door.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02073.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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