GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Window Fittings: Tilt-turn Stay Arms and Side-hung Sash Hinges |
| Units | About 5,000 |
| Hazards |
The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
| Remedies | Contact G-U Hardware to arrange for the free replacement and installation of new window fittings. |
| Manufacturers | G-U Yapi of Turkey |
Details
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
Consumer 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.
