# Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-08-03 · 16238 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16238
- **Date:** 2016-08-03
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Porta-Recalls-Residential-Elevators)
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