CPSC2018-10-25
Waupaca Elevator Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Injury Hazard
Waupaca Elevator Company of Appleton, Wis.
Hazard
The elevator cab can fall unexpectedly to the bottom of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the elevator cab.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Waupaca Elevator to schedule a free gearbox inspection and the installation of a free overspeed braking device. Waupaca Elevator also will provide the installation of a free gearbox if the gearbox inspection reveals that the gears in the gearbox have worn down.
Sold at
Waupaca Elevator's dealers nationwide from 1979 through 2008 for between $5,000 and $14,000.
Affected count
About 8,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 12 reports of the elevator cab falling unexpectedly, including 10 reported injuries that resulted in strained or sprained knees and ankles, and broken bones.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Residential elevators
Consumer contact
Waupaca Elevator toll-free at 833-850-7981 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at info@WaupacaElevator.com or online at www.WaupacaElevator.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Waupaca-Elevator-Recalls-to-Inspect-Elevators-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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