Cambridge Elevating is recalling about 1,700 Elmira and Heritage residential elevators because young children can become trapped in the gap between the exterior landing door and the interior car door. This recall affects units sold between 1991 and August 2022 for between $12,000 and $60,000. Consumers should immediately keep unsupervised children away from the elevators and contact the company to receive free space guards to eliminate any hazardous gaps.
A child can become trapped in the space between the two doors if a hazardous gap exists. If the elevator is called to another floor while a child is in this space, they risk being crushed or pinned, leading to serious injury or death. While no incidents have been reported for these specific models, this entrapment hazard has historically caused fatalities in other residential elevators.
Consumers should keep unsupervised young children away from the recalled residential elevators and contact Cambridge Elevating Inc. for instructions on how to measure for space guards to correct any hazardous gap. Space guards will be provided free of charge and assistance with space guard installation will be provided upon request.
The Cambridge Elevating brand name is located on the controller.
Residential Elevator with Space Between the Exterior Landing (Hoistway) Door and Interior Elevator Car (Accordion) Door. A young child can become entrapped if there is a hazardous gap between the doors.
Scenario depicting a child trapped between an exterior landing (hoistway) door and an interior elevator car door due to a hazardous gap. The exterior door locks the young child in the space between the doors when the elevator is called to another floor, putting the child at risk of being crushed or pinned and suffering serious injuries or death.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response