Product Recall Number: 21-056
Why was Otis and CemcoLift Private Residence Elevators recalled?
Children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.
Product Recall Number: 21-056
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-12-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Otis and CemcoLift Private Residence Elevators
Description: This recall involves Otis private residence elevators purchased before 2012 and CemcoLift private residence elevators purchased from 1999 to 2012. The elevators are used in consumers’ homes.
Hazard Description: Children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 5,000
Incidents: Otis is aware of at least four incidents involving an Otis or CemcoLift private residence elevator that resulted in a crushed spine and abdomen, fractured hip, broken arm and feet, and bruising to the face and chest.
Remedy: Consumers should disable or block children’s access to any Otis or CemcoLift private residence elevator and contact Otis to schedule a free inspection and the installation of space guard(s), if necessary.
Sold At: Otis private residence elevators and parts were sold to independent third-party contractors and, occasionally, directly to consumers through 2012. Otis sold CemcoLift private residence elevators and parts to independent third-party contractors, and occasionally, directly to consumers from approximately 1999 to 2012. Otis and CemcoLift private residence elevators cost approximately $20,000 to purchase and install.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Otis Elevator Company of Farmington, Ct. and CemcoLift Elevators Systems, formerly of Hatfield, Pa. CemcoLift is a former subsidiary of Otis Elevator Company.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed