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

Name: Residential Elevators Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Brand: Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.
SKU: CPSC-18733
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 29, 2018Recall ID: 18733Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Traction elevators

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Residential-Elevators-Recalls-to-Inspect-Elevators-Due-to-Impact-Hazard-Recall-Alert
Title	Residential Elevators Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_32.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Operating panel inside the elevator cab identifying the manufacturer
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_25.png
Images › 2 › Caption	The door to the elevator generally matches all other doors in the home. The elevator gate may be open metal lattice or a solid folded sliding door.
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3_15.png
Images › 3 › Caption	The door to the elevator generally matches all other doors in the home. The elevator gate may be open metal lattice or a solid folded sliding door.
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture4_8.png
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled traction elevator
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received four reports of the elevator cab rising unexpectedly to the top of the shaft. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	Traction elevators
Products › Number Of Units	About 3,700
Recall I D	8294
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Residential Elevators' dealers and home builders nationwide from January 2015 through April 2017 for between $18,000 and $50,000.
Recall Date	2018-03-29T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	18733
Manufacturers › Name	Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	Residential Elevators toll-free at 877-943-4734 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at clientservices@residentialelevators.com, or online at www.residentialelevators.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Last Publish Date	2018-03-29T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Overview

Recalling FirmResidential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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