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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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