GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-11-28 · 13050
Hazards
The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
13050
Date
2012-11-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Window Fittings: Tilt-turn Stay Arms and Side-hung Sash Hinges
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
G-U Yapi of Turkey
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
G-U Hardware, Inc., of Newport News, Va.
Country of manufacture
Turkey
Description
This recall involves tilt-turn stay arm and side-hung sash hinge adjustable window fittings. They are used to attach a window to a frame and primarily sold for use in commercial buildings. The fittings have clamps, locking pins and stainless steel springs. "G-U" and the component number are stamped at the ends of the fitting. The recalled G-U Hardware window fittings have the following model names, and model and component numbers: Window Fitting Model Name Model Number Component Number Side-hung sash hinge Jet AK8 6-31064-00-0-1 9-31209 Tilt-turn stay arm Jet AK8 30 K-15805-00-0-1 9-31209 Jet AK8 50 K-15806-00-0-1 9-31208 Jet AK8 90 K-15807-00-0-1 9-31208