Child’s Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusively by Coastal Carolina Elevators Due to Crushing Hazard

Recall date

March 19, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15102

Brand / firm

Cambridge Elevating, of Canada

Sold / distributed

Coastal Carolina Elevators through residential contractors and home builders, including DRHorton, in South Carolina from January 2006 through December 2009 for between $16,000 and $25,000.

Why it was recalled

The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves Elmira Hydraulic residential hydraulic elevators. The elevators were installed in homes with multiple floors. They have a manual accordion-style car gate door with vinyl laminate inserts and a control panel with up and down buttons, light switch, telephone, emergency stop button and power failure light. "Cambridge Elevating" is printed on the elevator's push button panel.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Coastal Carolina Elevator for a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.