CPSC2016-08-03
Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill.
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.
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.
Sold at
Elevator manufacturers nationwide from January 2005 through December 2011 for between $20,000 and $40,000.
Affected count
About 60,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of lock failure. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact their elevator service company. Consumers can also contact Porta Inc. toll-free at 844-719-9037 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or online at www.emiporta.com and click on “Important Product Safety Notice” for more information. Consumers also can email the firm at emdlinfo@emiporta.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Porta-Recalls-Residential-ElevatorsDon't want to check this manually?
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