CPSC2012-11-28
GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
G-U Yapi of Turkey
Hazard
The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Contact G-U Hardware to arrange for the free replacement and installation of new window fittings.
Sold at
G-U Hardware sold the recalled window fittings directly to hardware wholesalers and window manufacturers nationwide from October 2002 to December 2011 for between $7 and $26.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
G-U Hardware has received two reports from the Far East of windows falling, including one report of a broken thumb. There have been no incidents reported in the U.S.
Manufactured in
Turkey
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Window Fittings: Tilt-turn Stay Arms and Side-hung Sash Hinges
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact GU Hardware toll-free at (855) 355-8810 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday; and from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ak-warning.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/GU-Hardware-Recalls-Window-Fittings-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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