Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)
CPSC Recall #16-238 — August 3, 2016
Product
Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)
Description
The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives.
Hazard
The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall hazard to consumers attempting to board the elevator.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received two reports of lock failure. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using elevators equipped with the electro mechanical door locks and contact their elevator service company to have the plastic locks replaced with metal parts.
Units Affected
About 60,000
Sold At
"Elevator manufacturers nationwide from January 2005 through December 2011 for between $20,000 and $40,000."
Manufacturer
"Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill."
Manufactured In
U.S.