Bi-fold Doors Repair by Schweiss Distributing
⚠️ The doors lack a safety shield, which could allow door operators and bystanders to become entrapped in moving door parts, such as the drive drums and cables, causing serious injuries, such as amputations and fractures.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Other
- Published
- October 20, 1998
What's affected?
- Product
- Bi-fold Doors
- Retailers
- Home improvement stores, lumber yards and custom builders nationwide sold these bi-fold doors from January 1984 to August 1993 for between $800 and $4,500, depending on the size of the door.
Additional details
These very large doors, used for barns, aircraft hangars and commercial buildings, roll up from the bottom to open and fold the door in half as it raises. These doors can be up to 150 feet wide. Writing on the doors includes, "Schweiss Chicken Pluckers."
What should I do?
Recommended action
Schweiss is offering a free safety shield to help prevent further injuries. Until the safety shield is installed, consumers should use extreme caution when operating the doors.
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