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CPSCRecalled Oct 25, 2018 · #19022

Waupaca Elevator Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Injury Hazard

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.

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Description

This recall involves residential elevator models Custom Lift 450# and Custom Lift 500#, shipped and installed between 1979 and 2008. The recalled elevators are used in consumers' homes. The Custom Lift 450# elevators have serial numbers 10-1001 through 10-3131. The Custom Lift 500# elevators have serial numbers 10-3132 through 10-8111; 010-00-8112 through 010-10-8786; and 110-00-1000 through 110-03-1179. The serial number can be found on the front or bottom of the controller box or on the base of the powerhead. The powerhead can be located in the attic, closet, machine room, crawl space, garage, or the bottom of the hoistway.

Product details

Product
Residential elevators
Type
Manufacturer
Waupaca Elevator Company of Appleton, Wis.
Model numbers
1979, 2008, 1001, 3131, 3132, 8111, 8112, 8786, 1000, 1179
UPCs
Sold at
Waupaca Elevator's dealers nationwide from 1979 through 2008 for between $5,000 and $14,000.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice