CPSC recall · Reported August 11, 2022
Residential Elevators Recalls Home Elevators Due to Child Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children
Young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate if there is a hazardous gap and suffer ser…
Residential Elevators, Inc., of Tallahassee, Fla. recalled This recall involves Residential Elevators, Inc. residential elevator models Easy Rider, ….
Residential Elevators Recalls Home Elevators Due to Child Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Seri… was recalled by Residential Elevators, Inc., of Tallahassee, Fla. in August 11, 2022. Reason: Young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interio…. Remedy: Consumers should keep unsupervised young children away from the recalled residential elev…. Verify recall #22199 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Residential Elevators, Inc., of Tallahassee, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-Young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interio….
- None
- agency class
- August 11, 2022
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22199 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 Residential Elevators, Inc. residential elevator models Easy Rider, Horizon Lift, Luxury Lift, Luxury Lift Hydraulic, Luxury Lift Traction and RE. The Residential Elevators brand name is printed on the light in the operating panel inside the elevator cab. The elevators are used in consumers' homes.
Reason for recall
Young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate if there is a hazardous gap and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should keep unsupervised young children away from the recalled residential elevators and contact Residential Elevators, Inc. for instructions on how to measure for space guards to correct any hazardous gap. Space guards will be provided free of charge and assistance with space guard installation will be provided upon request.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22199 |
| Date reported | August 11, 2022 |
| Date initiated | August 11, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Residential Elevators, Inc., of Tallahassee, Fla. |
| Affected scope | About 31,000 |
| 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 keep unsupervised young children away from the recalled residential elevators and contact Residential Elevators,…
- Check the recall number (22199) 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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