Cambridge Elevating Recalls Home Elevators Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 19091 · Mar 27, 2019 · Cambridge Elevating
680
units affected
680
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19091
- Date
- Mar 27, 2019
- Company
- Cambridge Elevating
- Units affected
- 680
- Product
- Home elevators
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Cambridge Elevating Elmira, Heritage & Hybrid model home elevators using the first and second generation micro-controller systems (BES 1 & BES 2). "Cambridge Elevating" is printed on the label inside the elevators. The elevators have an operating panel inside the cab with a digital display, a stop button, the elevator capacity and a phone box. Only elevators with production date codes 1/2/2009 through 29/11/17 printed on the manufacture label inside the elevator wall are included in the recall.
What can happen
The landing door on the elevators can unlock without the elevator present, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact the firm to be directed to a local certified technician for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the elevator landing door opening without the elevator present. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Cambridge Elevating, Western Elevator, Seaside Elevator and Canwest Elevator & Lifts and other authorized dealers nationwide from January 2009 through November 2017 for between $15,000 and $60,000
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled home elevators?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact the firm to be directed to a local certified technician for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The landing door on the elevators can unlock without the elevator present, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.