Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-08-03 · 16238
Hazards
The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall hazard to consumers attempting to board the elevator.
Recall
Number
16238
Date
2016-08-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill.
Retailer(s)
Elevator manufacturers nationwide from January 2005 through December 2011 for between $20,000 and $40,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves all residential elevators with plastic electro mechanical door locks. The EMDLs are installed as part of a complete residential elevator system. Locks included in this recall have a plastic generation 1, 2, 3 or 4 latch and keeper attached to the upper corner on the elevator side of each landing door. A UL or ETL label affixed to the bottom of the EMDL box has "Porta Inc." printed on it.