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Residential Elevators

Published August 11, 2022

Summary

CPSC records recall 22199, published August 11, 2022. Recalling firm: Residential Elevators, Inc., of Tallahassee, Fla.; Reported units: About 31,000.

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 if there is 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 Residential Elevators, Inc. 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 upon request.

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Recall details

Brand
Residential Elevators, Inc., of Tallahassee, Fla.
Manufacturer
Residential Elevators, Inc., of Tallahassee, Fla.
Distributor
Directly to consumers and by authorized dealers nationwide from 1986 through July 2022 for between $20,000 and $35,000 including installation.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Residential Elevators recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 22199 on August 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 if there is 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 Residential Elevators, Inc. 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 upon request.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Residential Elevators, Inc., of Tallahassee, Fla..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)