Inclinator Company of America is recalling approximately 39,300 residential elevators manufactured between 1979 and 2021, including Winding Drum, Hydraulic Drive, Chain Drive, Traction Drive, and Overhead Cable Drum models. These elevators were sold through authorized dealers and directly to consumers for home use. The recall was issued because young children can become trapped in the dangerous gap between the exterior landing door and the interior elevator car door, which can lead to serious injury or death if the elevator is moved. Consumers should keep children away from the elevators and contact Inclinator for free space guards and installation assistance.
Children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing door and the interior elevator car door or gate. If the elevator is called to another floor while a child is in this gap, they can suffer crushing injuries or death.
Consumers should keep unsupervised young children away from the recalled residential elevators and contact the manufacturers 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 on request.
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