Otis Elevator Company Recalls to Inspect Private Residence Elevators Due to Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children
Reported: December 17, 2020 Initiated: December 17, 2020 #21056
Product Description
This recall involves Otis private residence elevators purchased before 2012 and CemcoLift private residence elevators purchased from 1999 to 2012. The elevators are used in consumers' homes.
Reason for Recall
Children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.
Remedy
Consumers should disable or block children's access to any Otis or CemcoLift private residence elevator and contact Otis to schedule a free inspection and the installation of space guard(s), if necessary.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Otis Elevator Company of Farmington, Ct.
- Units Affected
- About 5,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Otis private residence elevators purchased before 2012 and CemcoLift private residence elevators purchased from 1999 to 2012. The elevators are used in consumers' homes.. Recalled by Otis Elevator Company of Farmington, Ct.. Units affected: About 5,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should disable or block children's access to any Otis or CemcoLift private residence elevator and contact Otis to schedule a free inspection and the installation of space guard(s), if necessary.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 17, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 21056.
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