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Product recall · CPSCMarch 27, 2019Serious
Cambridge Elevating Home Elevators
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The landing door on the elevators can unlock without the elevator present, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact the firm to be directed to a local certified technician for a free repair.
Who to contact: Cambridge Elevating at 800-265-3579 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cambridgeelevating.com and click on Recall Notifications for more information.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 680 (in addition, about 1700 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- March 27, 2019
- Brand
- Cambridge Elevating, of Cambridge, Ontario Canada, Seaside Elevator LLC, of Little River, S.C., Coastal Carolina Elevators, of Little River, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of the elevator landing door opening without the elevator present. No injuries have been reported.
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
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cambridge Elevating Recalls Home Elevators Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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