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CPSCRecalled Mar 19, 2015 · #15102

Child’s Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusively by Coastal Carolina Elevators Due to Crushing Hazard

Hazard

The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard.

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Description

This recall involves Elmira Hydraulic residential hydraulic elevators. The elevators were installed in homes with multiple floors. They have a manual accordion-style car gate door with vinyl laminate inserts and a control panel with up and down buttons, light switch, telephone, emergency stop button and power failure light. "Cambridge Elevating" is printed on the elevator's push button panel.

Product details

Product
Residential hydraulic elevators
Type
Elevators
Manufacturer
Cambridge Elevating, of Canada
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Coastal Carolina Elevators through residential contractors and home builders, including DRHorton, in South Carolina from January 2006 through December 2009 for between $16,000 and $25,000.
Made in
Canada

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Coastal Carolina Elevator for a free repair.

View the official CPSC notice