CPSC recall · Reported March 19, 2015
Child’s Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusively by Coastal Carolina Elevators Due to Crushing Hazard
The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard.
Cambridge Elevating, of Canada recalled This recall involves Elmira Hydraulic residential hydraulic elevators. The elevators were….
Child’s Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusivel… was recalled by Cambridge Elevating, of Canada in March 19, 2015. Reason: 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 Caroli…. Verify recall #15102 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cambridge Elevating, of Canada issued this CPSC recall-The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard..
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- agency class
- March 19, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15102 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Coastal Carolina Elevator for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15102 |
| Date reported | March 19, 2015 |
| Date initiated | March 19, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Cambridge Elevating, of Canada |
| Affected scope | About 240 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Coastal Carolina Elevator for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (15102) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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