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Recalls / 2019-03-27

Cambridge Elevating Recalls Home Elevators Due to Fall Hazard

19091 · Recalled 2019-03-27 · CPSC page

Photo 1: Exterior of Cambridge Elevating Elmira and Heritage & Hybrid model home elevator
Photo 1: Exterior of Cambridge Elevating Elmira and Heritage & Hybrid model home elevator

Description

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.

Hazards

The landing door on the elevators can unlock without the elevator present, posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received one report of the elevator landing door opening without the elevator present. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact the firm to be directed to a local certified technician for a free repair.

Products

NameModelUnits
Home elevatorsAbout 680 (in addition, about 1700 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer
Cambridge Elevating
Importers
Seaside Elevator LLC, of Little River, S.C., Coastal Carolina Elevators, of Little River, S.C., All-Island Elevator, of Hampton Bays, N.Y.
Made in
Canada
Sold at
Cambridge Elevating, Western Elevator, Seaside Elevator, Canwest Elevator & Lifts, other authorized dealers nationwide, 000, $60

Consumer 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.

More images

Photo 2: Photos from outside and inside the elevator
Photo 2: Photos from outside and inside the elevator
Photo 3: Cambridge Elevating controller label
Photo 3: Cambridge Elevating controller label
Photo 4: Label of old operating panel inside cab with Cambridge Elevating logo
Photo 4: Label of old operating panel inside cab with Cambridge Elevating logo

Source: CPSC recall 19091. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.