A new safety recall matters most when it intersects with everyday routines—opening a bedroom window for fresh air, cracking a child’s room window at night, or airing out a recently renovated space. This one is in that category: it’s about a safety device on a specific line of casement windows that may not do its job when it’s needed most.
Health Canada says in its recall notice for window opening control devices (WOCDs) applied to Andersen 100 Series casement windows that the recall was published February 26, 2026 (recall ID RA-81642) and applies to WOCDs sold from October 2015 through December 2025, including devices sold as kits and devices applied at the factory. The same notice reports 181 units sold in Canada (and roughly 91,200 in the United States), and it frames the concern clearly: the device can stop functioning after force is applied to the window sash, which can allow the window to open without the intended control and create a fall hazard. It also notes that, as of February 23, 2026, no incidents or injuries were reported in Canada, while the company reported device-failure reports in the United States without reported injuries.
This is also a joint, cross-border action, which is helpful context for Canadian homeowners: it’s the kind of recall that can affect homes in Canada even when products were purchased through different channels over the last decade (new construction, renovations, or parts ordered separately).
The practical takeaway is straightforward: if you might have these windows—especially on upper storeys—treat this as a “check and confirm” task, then follow the official remedy path rather than improvising a fix.
