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Tools & Hardware/Fasteners & Hardware

GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard

Agency Publication Date: November 28, 2012
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Summary

G-U Hardware is recalling about 5,000 window fittings, including Jet AK8 side-hung sash hinges and various Jet AK8 tilt-turn stay arms. These metal components were sold for use in commercial buildings and attach windows to their frames. They were distributed to hardware wholesalers and window manufacturers nationwide between October 2002 and December 2011. G-U Hardware has received two reports of windows falling due to these fittings breaking, including one report of a broken thumb. Consumers should contact the company to arrange for a free replacement and professional installation of new fittings.

Risk

The window fittings can break during use, causing the entire window to fall out of the frame. This poses a significant injury hazard to anyone nearby, as evidenced by reports of a broken thumb and falling windows.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your windows use G-U Hardware fittings by checking for the 'G-U' stamp and specific component numbers at the ends of the metal fittings. The affected components include side-hung sash hinges (component number 9-31209) and tilt-turn stay arms (component numbers 9-31209 and 9-31208).
  2. Verify the specific model and component number against the recall list: Side-hung sash hinge Jet AK8 (Model 6-31064-00-0-1, Component 9-31209) and Tilt-turn stay arms Jet AK8 30 (K-15805-00-0-1, Component 9-31209), Jet AK8 50 (K-15806-00-0-1, Component 9-31208), or Jet AK8 90 (K-15807-00-0-1, Component 9-31208).
  3. If you identify these fittings in your building, contact G-U Hardware immediately to arrange for a free replacement and professional installation of new window fittings.
  4. Reach G-U Hardware toll-free at (855) 355-8810 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, or until 2:00 p.m. ET on Friday. You can also visit www.ak-warning.com for more information.
  5. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

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

Contact: For additional information, contact GU Hardware toll-free at (855) 355-8810 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 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.

Affected Products

Product: Side-hung sash hinge Jet AK8
Model:
6-31064-00-0-1
9-31209
Date Ranges: October 2002 - December 2011
Product: Tilt-turn stay arm Jet AK8 30
Model:
K-15805-00-0-1
9-31209
Date Ranges: October 2002 - December 2011
Product: Tilt-turn stay arm Jet AK8 50
Model:
K-15806-00-0-1
9-31208
Date Ranges: October 2002 - December 2011
Product: Tilt-turn stay arm Jet AK8 90
Model:
K-15807-00-0-1
9-31208
Date Ranges: October 2002 - December 2011

Product Images

Tilt-turn stay arms

Tilt-turn stay arms

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13050
Status: Active
Manufacturer: G-U Yapi of Turkey
Sold By: 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.
Distributor: G-U Hardware, Inc., of Newport News, Va.
Manufactured In: Turkey
Units Affected: About 5,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: For additional information, contact GU Hardware toll-free at (855) 355-8810 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 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.
Agency Last Updated: January 20, 2015

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