Andersen 100 Series Casement Window Opening Control Devices Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
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Andersen Windows, Inc. has recalled window opening control devices for 100 Series casement windows because the devices can fail, posing a potential fall risk to consumers.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on February 27, 2026 and geographically references North America. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Product & Food Recalls — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to read it as a data point about the issuing system: how quickly Health Canada detected the hazard, how precise the geographic or product-identifier scope is, and whether similar notices have clustered in the same category or region in the last 90 days. Cluster patterns frequently precede a broader regulatory action — a single localized Health Canada recall is isolated; three of them within a quarter often indicate a supply-chain, infrastructure, or seasonal driver that will keep producing notices until something structural changes.
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What Happened
Andersen Windows, Inc. has issued a recall for window opening control devices (WOCD) applied to its 100 Series casement windows. When force is applied to the window sash, the device may not perform as intended and can stop functioning. This allows the window to open without control, creating a potential fall hazard. As of February 23, 2026, the company has received eight reports in the United States of the devices being broken or having missing screws, though no injuries have been reported in either the U.S. or Canada.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves window opening control devices purchased between October 2015 and December 2025. The recall includes:
- Product Name: Window Opening Control Devices (WOCD) applied to Andersen 100 Series casement windows.
- Scope: Includes factory-applied devices and individually sold parts kits.
- Quantity: Approximately 181 units were sold in Canada and approximately 91,200 units were sold in the United States.
- Identification: Consumers can find the Product ID number on the label located on the upper right corner of the window.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately close and lock all windows utilizing the recalled window opening control devices. You should then contact Andersen Windows to provide your Product ID number and determine if your window is included in the recall.
For affected products, a local Andersen Windows dealer or an authorized service provider will perform an onsite repair. Any uninstalled window opening control devices should be returned to the original point of purchase.
Consumers can contact Andersen Windows, Inc. at 844-815-7332 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, or by email at 100Seriescasementwocdrecall@andersencorp.com. Additional information is available on the company's website.
Why This Matters
Window opening control devices are critical safety components designed to prevent accidental falls. The failure of these devices to restrict window movement as intended poses a significant safety risk, particularly in multi-story residences.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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