Window Fittings: Tilt-turn Stay Arms and Side-hung Sash Hinges
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 FittingModel NameModel NumberComponent 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 [Learn More]
About 5,000 units were affected by this recall.
GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
Tilt-turn stay arms.
Window Fittings: Tilt-turn Stay Arms and Side-hung Sash Hinges Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Turkey |
| Recall Date | 11/28/2012 |
| Recall ID | 1255 |
| Recall Number | 13050 |
| Product Type | Windows & Fittings |
| Hazard | The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries | 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. |
| Remedy | Contact G-U Hardware to arrange for the free replacement and installation of new window fittings. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | For additional information, contact GU Hardware toll-free at (855) 355-8810 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and frp, 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. |
| Last Updated | 01/20/2015 |
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