Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators
Published January 11, 2022
Summary
CPSC records recall 22047, published January 11, 2022. Recalling firm: Savaria Corporation, of Canada; Reported units: About 19,500.
What's the hazard
Young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate due to a hazardous gap, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.
What to do
Consumers should keep unsupervised young children away from the recalled residential elevators and contact the manufacturers for instructions on how to measure for space guards to correct any hazardous gap. Space guards will be provided free of charge and assistance with space guard installation will be provided on request.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Savaria Corporation, of Canada
- Manufacturer
- Savaria Corporation, of Canada
- Distributor
- Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators and parts were sold nationwide through a network of authorized dealers and, occasionally, directly to consumers from January 1999 through December 2021 for between approximately $20,000 to $35,000 including installation.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 22047 on January 11, 2022. Reported hazard: Young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate due to a hazardous gap, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should keep unsupervised young children away from the recalled residential elevators and contact the manufacturers for instructions on how to measure for space guards to correct any hazardous gap. Space guards will be provided free of charge and assistance with space guard installation will be provided on request.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Savaria Corporation, of Canada.