Residential Elevators Recalls Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall date

September 10, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

20779

Brand / firm

Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.

Sold / distributed

Residential Elevators' dealers and home builders nationwide from January 2014 through April 2017 for between $18,000 and $50,000.

Why it was recalled

The elevator cab can rise unexpectedly to the top of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an impact hazard to any occupants in the elevator cab.

What was recalled

This recall involves traction residential elevators with models LLT-952, LLT-953, LLT-954 and LLT-955 shipped and installed between January 2014 and April 2017. The recalled elevators are used in consumers' homes. "Residential Elevators" is printed on the light in the operating panel inside the elevator cab.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Residential Elevators to schedule a free repair. All affected elevators must be repaired, including elevators that have been inspected as part of the firm's March 29, 2018 recall. Some elevators may have already received the new CPSC approved remedy for this recall. Residential Elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in this recall by the consumer's street address. Residential Elevators is contacting all known purchasers with affected elevators to schedule a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.