Residential Elevators Recalled for Repair by ThyssenKrupp Access Manufacturing Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-09-20 · 12750
Hazards
The elevator's door can unlock and open at a landing with no elevator car present, exposing the elevator shaft and posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
12750
Date
2012-09-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
LEV II®, Volant™ and Rise™ residential elevators
Remedies
Options
New Instructions
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
ThyssenKrupp Access Manufacturing LLC, of Roanoke, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Elevator dealers from December 2010 through August 2012 for between $16,000 and $26,000 installed.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves LEV II, Volant and Rise residential elevators. The elevators were installed in residences with three or more floors. The elevator's four-digit model number is part of the longer serial number. Model numbers included in this recall are "RLWL" for the LEV II, "RLGL" for the Volant and "RLRC" for the Rise. The model/serial number is printed in the owner's manual and at the top of the elevator's controller, which is mounted at the top of the elevator in the hoistway or shaft.