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Kolbe and Kolbe Millwork Co, Inc. windows and window glass, other than storm windows

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Jan 20, 2016. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 1report to CPSC
  • Jan 20, 2016the latest report was made
  • Jan 20, 2016the earliest
  • 0with the company’s comments
Brand
Kolbe and Kolbe Millwork Co, Inc.
Maker
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Windows and window glass, other than storm windowsCPSC’s product type: Windows and Window Glass, Other Than Storm Windows (code 1894), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Doors & Windows

By month

1 report from February 2015 to January 2016; the most in January 2016, 1.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
January 20161

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Jan 20, 2016, sent to the company Apr 7, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 3, 2016

    The product, in the report: casement windows

    (12/25/2002) The consumer stated that the first window exploded suddenly. It sounded like a bullet had gone into the window. The consumer stated that glass shards flew about ten to twelve feet into the room.

    The consumer stated that later seven more windows exploded, sporadically.

    There were no injures.

    The consumer contacted the firm. Representatives were sent out to investigate. The company agreed to replace the windows but did not advise the consumer of the cause. The company sent two replacement windows to be installed but found out that the replacements were defective.

    Eventually, one sample window was placed in the home. No other windows have been installed.

    The sample window was delivered incomplete, without a screw or bars.

    The consumer is still trying to find out why the windows in her home are exploding. The company will not give the consumer any information.

    We are updating Report No. [REDACTED]. Eight windows exploded; one window cracked; other windows ‘pop’ from internal pressure changes. These defects can cause personal injury.

    Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork was aware their windows were manufactured with defects (defective sealants), but shipped the windows anyway, without disclosing known defects and exploding hazard. Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork continually ?hanges warranty, without disclosing defects.

    [REDACTED], Vice President of Quality, Service & ServicePro at Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co.,Inc. stated he had personal knowledge, and Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork had knowledge of exploding window hazard and defects. However, Kolbe & Kolbe did not disclose these known defects to us prior to our purchase of Kolbe windows.

    Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork was deceptive -we would not have purchased Kolbe windows if Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork disclosed these known defects.

    Incident date: 12/25/2002 Including several year time span.

    Model
    K-Kron
    Bought from
    Wadsworth, Sash and Door, Ohio
    Bought
    Jan 1, 1997
    Where
    Westlake, Ohio: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Kolbe and Kolbe Millwork Co, Inc., made or sold by Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co., Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

Source:

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Sources

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.

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11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

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