Holcam glass shower and bathtub doors
3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Aug 6, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 3reports to CPSC
- Aug 6, 2024the latest report was made
- Jun 9, 2016the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Holcam
- Makers
- Hartung Glass Industries Inc and Holcam Bath & Shower EnclosuresMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Glass shower and bathtub doorsGlass enclosures for bathtubs and showersCPSC’s product type: Glass Bathtub or Shower Enclosures (code 609), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Plumbing & Bath
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| August 2017 | 1 |
| June 2016 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 2 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Hurt, no treatment Made Aug 6, 2024, sent to the company Aug 9, 2024, published by CPSC Aug 23, 2024
The product, in the report: Holcam shower door EF-4 (1/4” glass) Clear with brushed nickel trim and hydroshield coating. Rain glass upgrade
My glass shower door exploded spontaneously, just after I finished showering. I had turned off the water, moved the door to grab a towel and bang! Sounded like a gunshot. There were bits of glass everywhere in the bathroom and I had tiny pieces embedded in my skin. It took almost two hours to remove all the glass from my body with tweezers and tape. Even the tiniest flecks were very sharp, and would go into my skin while I was trying to remove them, leaving tiny spots of blood all over. Thankfully none in my eyes or sensitive areas, but my feet and hands had loads, as well as my right back and shoulders, which were facing the door. Where the towel covered me, it absorbed all the flecks of glass. Towel, broom, dustpan, bath mat, and all contents inside the shower had to be discarded because they were embedded with glass. Although the glass didn’t form any large shards, the small bits were all extremely sharp and I have cut scabs everywhere. To be clear, the glass did not fall; in fact there was a top segment still remaining attached to the top rail. It just blew apart. Never again will I put glass shower doors in my home.
- Model
- EF-4
- UPC
- unknown none
- Serial number
- unknown, none
- Where
- Fairbanks, Alaska: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 60, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Holcam, made or sold by Hartung Glass Industries Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Aug 2, 2017, sent to the company Aug 10, 2017, published by CPSC Aug 24, 2017
The product, in the report: Holcam C890 Slider, Semi-Frameless, glass shower door. Height: 70-1/2 inches. One-piece D-Pull towel bar, 1/4 inch tempered safety glass, Frameless design, Obscure glass finish.
After completing my shower, I proceeded to glide open my semi-frameless, tempered glass shower door to reach for my towel.
While standing inches away and facing my shower door to exit, I was frightened by a load bang (sounded like a gun shot) followed by an intense propulsion of glass fragments and shards towards my body that completely covered me and entered my mouth. My feet and hands began to bleed profusely.
After contacting the store where purchased (Lowe’s) and the manufacturer, I was made to feel that I did something wrong.
The manufacturer acknowledged that this type of incident does occur, but does not know how to prevent. The manufacturer is aware of the potential failures that can occur but choose to withhold the information from the consumer. There are no warnings on their products or website. By withholding information, I was not able to make an informed decision about my safety.
I learned after the fact there is an after market safety film that can be applied to glass to prevent it from “exploding” in the event of the product failing. The manufacturer failed to inform or offer such product resulting in my injuries.
- Model
- Holcam C890 Slider Shower Glass Enclosure
- Bought from
- Lowe’s Home Improvement
- Bought
- Jul 18, 2015
- Where
- Hoffman Estates, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 44, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Holcam, made or sold by Holcam Bath & Shower Enclosures
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Jun 9, 2016, sent to the company Jul 27, 2016, published by CPSC Aug 12, 2016
The product, in the report: tempered glass shower door SKU#0000-361-872
(06/07/2016) The consumer stated that she and the kids were in the shower. Suddenly there was a loud noise. Glass exploded in and out of the shower. The consumer stated that her son was cut on his wrist and foot. The consumer was also received minor scratches.
The consumer stated that she took her son to the doctor who cleaned the wound and taped it together. No stitches were required.
The consumer did not require medical attention.
- Model
- C790
- Bought from
- Hoe Depot
- Bought
- Mar 25, 2012
- Where
- Fair Oaks, California: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 3, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Holcam, made or sold by Hartung Glass Industries Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
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.
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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.
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