MI Windows and Doors Recalls Vinyl Sliding Glass Doors Due to Serious Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 24717 · announced November 22, 2023 · Mi Windows And Doors · 1,900 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions which can pose a serious injury hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Independent window distributors and installers, including Window World, in the U.S. eastern and southern coastal regions from April 2018 through March 2023 for between $2,000 and $7,000.
Consumer contact: MI Windows and Doors at 800-270-2913 anytime, email at recall2023@miwd.com or online at www.miwindows.com/SGDRecall or https://miwindows.com/ click on "VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.