GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard

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

Recall #: 13050
Affected scope: About 5,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

G-u Yapi of Turkey recalled This recall involves tilt-turn stay arm and side-hung sash hinge adjustable window fittin….

GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by G-u Yapi of Turkey in November 28, 2012. Reason: The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Contact G-U Hardware to arrange for the free replacement and installation of new window f…. Verify recall #13050 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

G-u Yapi of Turkey issued this CPSC recall-The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers..

None
agency class: November 28, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13050 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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 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

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13050
Date reported	November 28, 2012
Date initiated	November 28, 2012
Recalling firm	G-u Yapi of Turkey
Affected scope	About 5,000
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

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

Check the recall number (13050) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 28, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13050.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing

Consumer-product notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.

Similar severity · nearest report date

Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.

Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due t… 2012-11-28 Sportspower Recalls Children’s Waterslide… 2012-11-28 Kirkland Signature Saute Pans with Glass … 2012-11-28 Dr. Reddy's Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets, … 2012-11-28

Similar Household Products · nearest report date

Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).

Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire H… 2012-11-27 Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul N… 2012-12-04 Cybex International Recalls Leg Press Due… 2012-12-06 Grandin Road Recalls Chairs Due to Fall H… 2012-12-06

Compare this recall with CCM Hockey U.S. Recalls FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Repl… → · All Household Products recalls

This recall: CPSC, reported November 28, 2012. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy; related-recall context is computed across the full archive.

Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026