CPSC recall · Reported August 3, 2016
Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall hazard to consumers attempting to board the elevator.
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill. recalled This recall involves all residential elevators with plastic electro mechanical door locks….
Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard was recalled by Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill. in August 3, 2016. Reason: The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall h…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using elevators equipped with the electro mechanical do…. Verify recall #16238 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall h….
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- agency class
- August 3, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16238 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 all residential elevators with plastic electro mechanical door locks. The EMDLs are installed as part of a complete residential elevator system. Locks included in this recall have a plastic generation 1, 2, 3 or 4 latch and keeper attached to the upper corner on the elevator side of each landing door. A UL or ETL label affixed to the bottom of the EMDL box has "Porta Inc." printed on it.
Reason for recall
The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall hazard to consumers attempting to board the elevator.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using elevators equipped with the electro mechanical door locks and contact their elevator service company to have the plastic locks replaced with metal parts.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16238 |
| Date reported | August 3, 2016 |
| Date initiated | August 3, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 60,000 |
| 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 elevators equipped with the electro mechanical door locks and contact their elevator serv…
- Check the recall number (16238) 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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