GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 28, 2012 CPSC #13050

Quick answer

GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #13050, announced on November 28, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is contact g-u hardware to arrange for the free replacement and installation of new window fittings.. Affected brands: G-U Yapi of Turkey, G-U Hardware, Inc..

Hazard

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

Affected products

Window Fittings: Tilt-turn Stay Arms and Side-hung Sash Hinges

Recalled brands

G-U Yapi of Turkey, G-U Hardware, Inc.

Remedy

Contact G-U Hardware to arrange for the free replacement and installation of new window fittings.

Recall date

November 28, 2012

Categories

House Repair or Construction Materials

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13050?

CPSC recall #13050 covers GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 28, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #13050?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13050 is contact g-u hardware to arrange for the free replacement and installation of new window fittings.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/GU-Hardware-Recalls-Window-Fittings-Due-to-Injury-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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