MI Windows and Doors Recalls Vinyl Single-Hung Impact Windows Due to Fall and Serious Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Recall Summary

Name of Product: 1620 vinyl single-hung impact windows with window opening control devices

 

Hazard: The tilt latch can cause the window opening control devices to malfunction, posing fall and serious injury hazards.

 

Remedy: Repair

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.

Consumer Contact: MI Windows and Doors at 800-276-0408 anytime, email at Recall2022@miwd.com or online at www.miwindows.com/1620impactWOCDRecall .

 

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Recall Details 

Units: About 25,000

 

Description: 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.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: 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 to November 2022 for between $500 and $700.

 

Manufacturer: MI Windows and Doors LLC, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

 

Manufactured in: United States

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Photos

Recalled MI Windows and Doors 1620 vinyl single-hung impact window

Recalled MI Windows and Doors 1620 vinyl single-hung impact window

Recalled MI Windows and Doors 1620 vinyl single-hung impact window label at top of window

Recalled MI Windows and Doors 1620 vinyl single-hung impact window label at top of window

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why are you conducting this recall?

  • How are you conducting this recall?

  • What is the problem with my window?

  • My window appears to be okay. Can I continue to use it?

  • How do I know if my window is part of the recall?

  • What is the easiest way to determine if my window is part of the recall?

  • How do I know if I have a 1620 window?

  • How do I know if my 1620 window is an impact or standard window?

  • How do I know if my 1620 impact window has WOCDs?

  • Where can I get more information on the recall?

  • How do I request replacement of the WOCDs on my window?

  • What happens if I request replacement WOCDs?