CPSC recall · Reported September 13, 2001
CPSC, Andersen Corporation Announce Recall of Window Latches
The latches on the lower sash of the window can unexpectedly open, posing a potential injury hazard to consumers who can be struck by the window or by shattered glass.
Andersen Corporation, of Bayport, Minn. recalled This recall involves only the tilt latches on the lower sash of the Andersen 200 Series T….
CPSC, Andersen Corporation Announce Recall of Window Latches was recalled by Andersen Corporation, of Bayport, Minn. in September 13, 2001. Reason: The latches on the lower sash of the window can unexpectedly open, posing a potential injury hazard to consum…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately ensure that the latches are in the closed position. Consumer…. Verify recall #01231 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Andersen Corporation, of Bayport, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The latches on the lower sash of the window can unexpectedly open, posing a potential injury hazard to consum….
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- September 13, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01231 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves only the tilt latches on the lower sash of the Andersen 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Window. This window has the Andersen "A/W" logo etched into the lower right corner of the glass (A), has a latch on both sides of the top of the lower sash (B), and has a product label on the inside of the upper left corner of the window frame (C). This recall does not apply to Andersen® Builder's Select™ or any other Andersen® products.
Reason for recall
The latches on the lower sash of the window can unexpectedly open, posing a potential injury hazard to consumers who can be struck by the window or by shattered glass.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately ensure that the latches are in the closed position. Consumers should call the Andersen WindowCare® Solution Center to schedule a free in-home repair with an Andersen service technician. Parents should ensure that children do not operate the window until the latches have been replaced.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01231 |
| Date reported | September 13, 2001 |
| Date initiated | September 13, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Andersen Corporation, of Bayport, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 400,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately ensure that the latches are in the closed position. Consumers should call the Andersen WindowCare® S…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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