Waupaca Elevator Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-10-25 · 19022
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
19022
Date
2018-10-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Residential elevators
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Waupaca Elevator Company of Appleton, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Waupaca Elevator's dealers nationwide from 1979 through 2008 for between $5,000 and $14,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.