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

Recall date

March 29, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

18733

Brand / firm

Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.

Sold / distributed

Residential Elevators' dealers and home builders nationwide from January 2015 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 consumers 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 2015 and April 2017. The recalled elevators are used in consumers' homes. "Residential Elevators" is printed on a label on 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 inspection and, where a replacement part is needed, a free repair. Elevators that have been inspected by the company since May 2017 do not require a new inspection. Residential Elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in the recall by the consumer's street address. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.