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CPSC recall · Reported December 4, 2018

Foremost Recalls Shower Doors and Panels Due to Injury and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert)

The pivot hinges can fail and cause the glass door panel to separate from its frame, posing impact and injury hazards.

Recall #
19720
Affected scope
About 700
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Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD., of China recalled This recall involves the pivot hinges on all Cove and Suave models of shower doors and pa… - a moderate-severity action.

Foremost Recalls Shower Doors and Panels Due to Injury and Impact Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD., of China in December 4, 2018. Reason: The pivot hinges can fail and cause the glass door panel to separate from its frame, posing impact and injury…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower doors and panels and contact …. Verify recall #19720 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD., of China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The pivot hinges can fail and cause the glass door panel to separate from its frame, posing impact and injury….

Moderate
severity level
December 4, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19720 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #19720) was formally reported on December 4, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD., of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 700.

The documented reason for this recall is: The pivot hinges can fail and cause the glass door panel to separate from its frame, posing impact and injury hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower doors and panels and contact Foremost for free replacement pivot hinges. Foremost is contacting all known purchasers directly. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 700

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves the pivot hinges on all Cove and Suave models of shower doors and panels. The recalled pivot hinges were delivered with shower doors and panels which are made of glass and have a silver, brushed nickel or oil rubbed bronze metal frame and door handle.

Reason for recall

The pivot hinges can fail and cause the glass door panel to separate from its frame, posing impact and injury hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower doors and panels and contact Foremost for free replacement pivot hinges. Foremost is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 19720
Date reported December 4, 2018
Date initiated December 4, 2018
Recalling firm Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD., of China
Affected scope About 700
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 immediately stop using the recalled shower doors and panels and contact Foremost for free replacement pivot hing…

  • Check the recall number (19720) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the pivot hinges on all Cove and Suave models of shower doors and panels. The recalled pivot hinges were delivered with shower doors and panels which are made of glass and have a silver, brushed nickel or oil rubbed bronze metal frame and door handle.. Recalled by Foca Sanitaryware Co. LTD., of China. Units affected: About 700.
Why was this product recalled?
The pivot hinges can fail and cause the glass door panel to separate from its frame, posing impact and injury hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower doors and panels and contact Foremost for free replacement pivot hinges. Foremost is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 4, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19720.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (19720) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 4, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.