Child’s Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusively by Coastal Carolina Elevators Due to Crushing Hazard
Reported: March 19, 2015 Initiated: March 19, 2015 #15102
Product Description
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.
Reason for Recall
The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Coastal Carolina Elevator for a free repair.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Cambridge Elevating, of Canada
- Units Affected
- About 240
Frequently Asked Questions
What product 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.. Recalled by Cambridge Elevating, of Canada. Units affected: About 240.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Coastal Carolina Elevator for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 19, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15102.
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