Residential Elevators Recalled by Savaria Corporation Due to Child Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-01-11 · 22047
Hazards
Young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate due to a hazardous gap, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.
Recall
Number
22047
Date
2022-01-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Savaria Corporation, of Canada
Retailer(s)
Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators and parts were sold nationwide through a network of authorized dealers and, occasionally, directly to consumers from January 1999 through December 2021 for between approximately $20,000 to $35,000 including installation.
Country of manufacture
Canada
Description
This recall involves Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators manufactured from 1999 through 2021. Models include: Eclipse, Infinity, Kwiklift, MR and HR. Model names are located on the elevators' controllers. The elevators are used in consumers' homes.