Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

August 3, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard

Recall number

16238

Brand / firm

Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill.

Sold / distributed

Elevator manufacturers nationwide from January 2005 through December 2011 for between $20,000 and $40,000.

Why it was recalled

The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall hazard to consumers attempting to board the elevator.

What was recalled

This recall involves all residential elevators with plastic electro mechanical door locks. The EMDLs are installed as part of a complete residential elevator system. Locks included in this recall have a plastic generation 1, 2, 3 or 4 latch and keeper attached to the upper corner on the elevator side of each landing door. A UL or ETL label affixed to the bottom of the EMDL box has "Porta Inc." printed on it.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using elevators equipped with the electro mechanical door locks and contact their elevator service company to have the plastic locks replaced with metal parts.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.