Pella Recalls Casement Windows Due to Injury Hazard

Pella Architect Series Casement Windows

Date of Recall

2023-12-21

CPSC Release Number

24-732

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 12,000 (In addition, about 305 were sold in Canada and about 10 were sold in Mexico)

Manufacturer

Pella Corporation, of Pella, Iowa

Sold By

Authorized distributors nationwide, including Pella Window and Door stores, Lowe's, ABC Supply, Allied Building Products, Builders First Source, Builders Supply Co, Inc., Hammond Lumber Company, McCoy's Building Supply, National Lumber, and The Carter Companies stores nationwide from January 2021 through July 2023 for between $700 and $10,000 per window.

Problem/Hazard

The window's sash can detach from the frame and fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received one report of a window sash detaching from the frame and falling. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Pella's Architect Series venting wood and aluminum-clad casement windows. The following four custom-made casement window types are included in this recall: all venting hurricane impact products with side pivot hardware, all venting casements with a frame height greater than 96 inches, all venting casements with a frame width wider than 35 inches, and all venting casements with a frame width greater than 29 inches and a vent height greater than 47 inches with side pivot hardware. The serial number is etched in a lower corner of the window glass. Serial numbers included in this recall can be verified at www.PellaHingeRecall.expertinquiry.com.

Remedy

Repair

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