Traction elevators
Published September 10, 2020
Summary
CPSC records recall 20779, published September 10, 2020. Recalling firm: Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.; Reported units: About 6,300.
What's the hazard
The elevator cab can rise unexpectedly to the top of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an impact hazard to any occupants in the elevator cab.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Residential Elevators to schedule a free repair. All affected elevators must be repaired, including elevators that have been inspected as part of the firm's March 29, 2018 recall. Some elevators may have already received the new CPSC approved remedy for this recall. Residential Elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in this recall by the consumer's street address. Residential Elevators is contacting all known purchasers with affected elevators to schedule a free repair.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.
- Manufacturer
- Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.
- Distributor
- Residential Elevators' dealers and home builders nationwide from January 2014 through April 2017 for between $18,000 and $50,000.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Traction elevators recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 20779 on September 10, 2020. Reported hazard: The elevator cab can rise unexpectedly to the top of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an impact hazard to any occupants in the elevator cab.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Residential Elevators to schedule a free repair. All affected elevators must be repaired, including elevators that have been inspected as part of the firm's March 29, 2018 recall. Some elevators may have already received the new CPSC approved remedy for this recall. Residential Elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in this recall by the consumer's street address. Residential Elevators is contacting all known purchasers with affected elevators to schedule a free repair.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla..