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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 12, 2023Serious
MI Windows and Doors Vinyl Single-Hung Impact Windows
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The tilt latch can cause the window opening control devices to malfunction, posing fall and serious injury hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately close and lock the recalled windows and contact MI Windows and Doors for a free repair. MI will arrange for a free in-home repair to replace the window opening control devices. MI Windows and Doors is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: MI Windows and Doors at 800-276-0408 anytime, email at Recall2022@miwd.com or online at www.miwindows.com/1620impactWOCDRecall or https://miwindows.com/ click on "VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL"for more information.
The product
This recall involves the MI Windows and Doors 1620 vinyl single-hung impact windows with window opening control devices. The windows were sold in a variety of sizes and colors. The recalled window has two surface mounted tilt latches and two window opening control devices, on the left and right side of the window. This recall only includes 1620 impact windows with window opening control devices manufactured prior to November 2022. The window label is located at the top of the window and has the manufacture date in the far right of the label.
Details
- Units affected
- About 25,000
- Recall date
- January 12, 2023
- Brand
- MI Windows and Doors LLC, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Independent window distributors, including C and C Window & Door and Southeastern Sash, in the U.S. southern coastal region, including in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas, from September 2017 through November 2022 for between $500 and $700.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “MI Windows and Doors Recalls Vinyl Single-Hung Impact Windows Due to Fall and Serious Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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