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Residential hydraulic elevators

CPSC Recall #15-102 — March 19, 2015

Recall #15-102 Date: March 19, 2015 Remedy: Repair

Product

Residential hydraulic elevators

Description

The elevator can operate while the gate door is open  and can result in serious injury.

Hazard

The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Coastal Carolina Elevators has received three reports of incidents with the elevators, including one injury that resulted in a catastrophic brain injury to a 10-year-old boy from Baltimore, Md.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Coastal Carolina Elevator for a free repair.

Units Affected

About 240

Sold At

Coastal Carolina Elevators through residential contractors and home builders, including DRHorton, in South Carolina from January 2006 through December 2009 for between $16,000 and $25,000.

Manufacturer

Cambridge Elevating, of Canada

Manufactured In

Canada

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