Home elevators recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

March 27, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Cambridge Elevating Recalls Home Elevators Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

19091

Brand / firm

Cambridge Elevating, of Cambridge, Ontario Canada

Sold / distributed

Cambridge Elevating, Western Elevator, Seaside Elevator and Canwest Elevator & Lifts and other authorized dealers nationwide from January 2009 through November 2017 for between $15,000 and $60,000

Why it was recalled

The landing door on the elevators can unlock without the elevator present, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Cambridge Elevating Elmira, Heritage & Hybrid model home elevators using the first and second generation micro-controller systems (BES 1 & BES 2). "Cambridge Elevating" is printed on the label inside the elevators. The elevators have an operating panel inside the cab with a digital display, a stop button, the elevator capacity and a phone box. Only elevators with production date codes 1/2/2009 through 29/11/17 printed on the manufacture label inside the elevator wall are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact the firm to be directed to a local certified technician for a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.