Published by If an Andersen window opening control device broke, detached, or failed and contributed to a fall or serious injury, a legal review may help assess your options.
Compensation may be available for medical bills, lost income, and other documented losses tied to a defective window safety device.
Table Of Contents
- What’s the Problem?
- Latest Updates
- Product Identification
- Incidents and Injuries
- Where and When It Was Sold
- What Consumers Should Do Now
- Do You Qualify for an Andersen Windows Control Device Recall Lawsuit?
- Legal Theories and Liability Considerations
- Statute of Limitations
- Why Acting Promptly Matters
- References
What’s the Problem?
The recalled window opening control devices can break or detach after accidental or other impact. If that happens, the window can be opened wider than intended, creating a fall hazard that can lead to serious injury.
Latest Updates
- February 26, 2026 – Andersen Windows recalled window opening control devices sold as kits or installed on 100 Series casement windows manufactured before November 19, 2025. The recall involved about 91,000 units in the United States and about 180 in Canada, followed eight reports of devices breaking, detaching, or malfunctioning, and offered consumers a free in-home repair by an authorized technician. [1]
Product Identification
This recall involves window opening control devices sold individually as kits or installed as factory accessories on Andersen 100 Series casement windows manufactured before November 19, 2025. Consumers can use the Product ID number on the label in the upper right corner of the window to determine whether their unit is included in the recall.
Incidents and Injuries
The company reported eight incidents involving the devices breaking, detaching, or malfunctioning. No injuries had been reported when the recall was announced, but the hazard is significant because a failed control device can allow a window to open and expose a child or other occupant to a fall risk.
Where and When It Was Sold
The recalled devices were sold through independent window distributors and online at parts.andersenwindows.com from October 2015 through December 2025. Prices ranged from about $9 for an individual kit to about $220 when factory installed on a 100 Series casement window.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Consumers should leave recalled windows in the closed and locked position and immediately contact Andersen Windows to schedule a free in-home repair by an authorized technician. Families with small children may want to treat the issue urgently because the recall involves a window fall hazard rather than a minor cosmetic defect.
Do You Qualify for an Andersen Windows Control Device Recall Lawsuit?
A legal review may be appropriate if a recalled Andersen window opening control device broke, detached, or malfunctioned and a child or adult suffered a fall or other injury. Claims are usually stronger when the window can be identified as part of the recall and the incident is documented with photographs, repair records, medical records, or witness statements.
Evidence to Gather
- Photos of the window, device, and Product ID label
- Purchase, installation, or home-construction records
- Repair requests or recall communications from Andersen
- Medical records and incident reports if an injury occurred
- Photographs showing the device broken, detached, or loose
Potential Damages
Potential damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other documented losses. In serious fall cases, damages can also include ongoing treatment costs and long-term impairment.
Legal Theories and Liability Considerations
These claims are often evaluated under product liability, negligence, and failure-to-warn theories. Key issues may include whether the control device was defectively designed, whether it could withstand ordinary household impacts, and whether consumers received adequate warnings and timely repair remedies.
Statute of Limitations
Deadlines vary by state. Prompt action can help preserve evidence and protect potential legal rights.
Why Acting Promptly Matters
Broken hardware can be repaired or discarded quickly after a home incident. Early preservation of the window, product label, photographs, and repair history can make a meaningful difference in evaluating an Andersen Windows Control Device lawsuit.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Andersen-Windows-Recalls-Window-Opening-Control-Devices-Sold-as-Kits-or-Installed-on-100-Series-Casement-Windows-Due-to-Fall-and-Serious-Injury-Hazards