CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 19022
Residential elevators
Published October 25, 2018 · Recall initiated: October 25, 2018
What's the hazard
The elevator cab can fall unexpectedly to the bottom of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the elevator cab.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Waupaca Elevator to schedule a free gearbox inspection and the installation of a free overspeed braking device. Waupaca Elevator also will provide the installation of a free gearbox if the gearbox inspection reveals that the gears in the gearbox have worn down.
Recall details
- Brand
- Waupaca Elevator Company of Appleton, Wis.
- Manufacturer
- Waupaca Elevator Company of Appleton, Wis.
- Distributor
- Waupaca Elevator's dealers nationwide from 1979 through 2008 for between $5,000 and $14,000.
- Country
- US
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