SUNS International Recalls Residential Elevator Interlock Switches Due to Fall and Crushing Hazard; Risk of Death or Serious Injury
Recall 26531 · Jun 4, 2026 · SUNS International
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26531
- Date
- Jun 4, 2026
- Company
- SUNS International
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- SUNS SS6291 Solenoid Interlock Switches
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- SUNS has received one report of the interlock switch becoming stuck, which can allow the elevator door to remain unlocked. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- SUNS International and authorized residential elevator dealers nationwide from September 2024 through November 2025 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled suns ss6291 solenoid interlock switches?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.