CPSC, Andersen Corporation Announce Recall of Window Latches
CPSC recall 01231. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 01231 has the recall date 13 Sep 2001. The notice names the firm Andersen. The recall has about 400,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Impact injury. CPSC gives the product type Safety Latches.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Andersen has received 11 reports of the latches unexpectedly opening. There have been no reports of injuries. |
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| Units | 400,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Tilt latches on Andersen 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Windows, About 400,000, Safety Latches |
| Sold at | The majority of windows were installed by home builders in the construction of new homes. Independent dealers and home centers nationwide also sold these windows to contractors between May 2000 through August 2001. |
| Manufacturer | Andersen Corporation |
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- Hazard: Impact injury
- Category: Safety Latches
- CPSC recalls of 2001
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 400,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 4%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Safety Latches
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Andersen
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 01231The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01231. https://recallregister.com/product/1150-cpsc-andersen-corporation-announce-recall-of-window-latches/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01231 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Andersen has received 11 reports of the latches unexpectedly opening. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The majority of windows were installed by home builders in the construction of new homes. Independent dealers and home centers nationwide also sold these windows to contractors between May 2000 through August 2001.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01231?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 400,000