CPSC recall · Reported April 30, 2026
Residential Elevators Recalls Elevator StrikeLock Hoistway Door Locking Device Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall and Injury Hazards
The elevator's StrikeLock hoistway door locking device can allow the elevator cab to move with a landing door open, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to fall and injury…
Residential Elevators, Inc., of Crawfordville, Florida recalled This recall involves the StrikeLock hoistway door locking device, used to secure a reside….
Residential Elevators Recalls Elevator StrikeLock Hoistway Door Locking Device Due to Ris… was recalled by Residential Elevators, Inc., of Crawfordville, Florida in April 30, 2026. Reason: The elevator's StrikeLock hoistway door locking device can allow the elevator cab to move with a landing door…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the residential elevator systems where StrikeLock…. Verify recall #26450 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Residential Elevators, Inc., of Crawfordville, Florida issued this CPSC recall-The elevator's StrikeLock hoistway door locking device can allow the elevator cab to move with a landing door….
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- agency class
- April 30, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26450 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.
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Product description
This recall involves the StrikeLock hoistway door locking device, used to secure a residential elevator hoistway landing door. The product is silver in color. The door locking device is installed into the landing door jamb and looks similar to a standard door latch plate.
Reason for recall
The elevator's StrikeLock hoistway door locking device can allow the elevator cab to move with a landing door open, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to fall and injury hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the residential elevator systems where StrikeLock hoistway door locking devices are installed and contact Residential Elevators or the local elevator dealer that installed their residential elevator system to schedule a free repair of their StrikeLock hoistway door locking devices. Consumers should contact Residential Elevators or the local elevator dealer that installed their residential elevator system if they are uncertain whether their residential elevator has a StrikeLock hoistway door locking device installed.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26450 |
| Date reported | April 30, 2026 |
| Date initiated | April 30, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Residential Elevators, Inc., of Crawfordville, Florida |
| Affected scope | About 450 |
| 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 residential elevator systems where StrikeLock hoistway door locking devices are insta…
- Check the recall number (26450) 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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