CPSCRecalled Nov 28, 2012 · #13050
GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard
The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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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
Product details
- Product
- Window Fittings: Tilt-turn Stay Arms and Side-hung Sash Hinges
- Type
- House Repair or Construction Materials
- Manufacturer
- G-U Yapi of Turkey
- Model numbers
- AK8, 31064, 31209, 15805, 15806, 31208, 15807
- UPCs
- —
- 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.
- Made in
- Turkey
What you should do
Contact G-U Hardware to arrange for the free replacement and installation of new window fittings.