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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2012-11-28

GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard

Is my product affected?

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

  • Brand G-U Yapi of Turkey

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

G-U Hardware is recalling tilt-turn stay arm and side-hung sash hinge adjustable window fittings used to attach windows to frames, primarily in commercial buildings. The fittings can break, which may cause the window to fall and create an injury hazard. The recalled fittings are identified by "G-U" stamped on the ends and include specific model numbers: Side-hung sash hinge Jet AK8 (Model 6-31064-00-0-1, Component 9-31209); Tilt-turn stay arm Jet AK8 30 (Model K-15805-00-0-1, Component 9-31209); Tilt-turn stay arm Jet AK8 50 (Model K-15806-00-0-1, Component 9-31208); and Tilt-turn stay arm Jet AK8 90 (Model K-15807-00-0-1, Component 9-31208).

Consumers who have the recalled window fittings should contact G-U Hardware to arrange for free replacement and installation of new window fittings.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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