Atrium Recalls SafeHarbor Windows Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Recall 17044 · Dec 6, 2016 · Atrium
580
units affected
580
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17044
- Date
- Dec 6, 2016
- Company
- Atrium
- Units affected
- 580
- Product
- SafeHarbor vinyl impact windows
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves SafeHarbor Series 65 and 265 vinyl impact windows that are custom manufactured and installed by contractors to meet building specifications and vary in size and shape. The windows are installed with a removable label with the "SafeHarbor" brand name on it.
What can happen
The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions, posing an impact injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should avoid areas with the recalled windows during hurricane conditions and contact Atrium to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- ABC Supply, Absolute Installation, Builder's First Source, Gulf Coast Lumber, Jupiter Industries, Lansing, Lowe's, and Lumberman's stores nationwide from March 2016 through September 2016 for between $350 and $750.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled safeharbor vinyl impact windows?
Consumers should avoid areas with the recalled windows during hurricane conditions and contact Atrium to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions, posing an impact injury hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.