CPSC recall · Reported June 4, 2026
SUNS International Recalls Residential Elevator Interlock Switches Due to Fall and Crushing Hazard; Risk of Death or Serious Injury
The affected interlock switches can become stuck in a retracted position, allowing the exterior door to remain unlocked, posing a risk of death or serious injury if the elevator i…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves all SUNS International SS6291 Solenoid Interlock switches used in re….
SUNS International Recalls Residential Elevator Interlock Switches Due to Fall and Crushi… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 4, 2026. Reason: The affected interlock switches can become stuck in a retracted position, allowing the exterior door to remai…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using their residential elevator containing the SUNS interlock swit…. Verify recall #26531 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The affected interlock switches can become stuck in a retracted position, allowing the exterior door to remai….
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- June 4, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26531 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #26531) was formally reported on June 4, 2026. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 7,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The affected interlock switches can become stuck in a retracted position, allowing the exterior door to remain unlocked, posing a risk of death or serious injury if the elevator is called to another floor. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using their residential elevator containing the SUNS interlock switch immediately and contact SUNS or their elevator installer listed below for free professional installation of… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves all SUNS International SS6291 Solenoid Interlock switches used in residential elevators produced from August 20, 2024, through November 6, 2025, with date codes 2431 through 2543. The SUNS SS6291 interlock switch measures approximately 10 inches by 2 inches and weighs about 2-pounds. "SUNS", the model number and date code are printed on a label on the side of the product.
Reason for recall
The affected interlock switches can become stuck in a retracted position, allowing the exterior door to remain unlocked, posing a risk of death or serious injury if the elevator is called to another floor.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using their residential elevator containing the SUNS interlock switch immediately and contact SUNS or their elevator installer listed below for free professional installation of a replacement interlock switch.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26531 |
| Date reported | June 4, 2026 |
| Date initiated | June 4, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 7,000 |
| 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 stop using their residential elevator containing the SUNS interlock switch immediately and contact SUNS or their…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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