Residential Elevators Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced March 29, 2018 CPSC #18733

Quick answer

Residential Elevators Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #18733, announced on March 29, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves traction residential elevators with models LLT-952, LLT-953, LLT-954 and LLT-955 shipped and installed between January 2015 and April 2017. The recalled elevators are used in consumers' homes. "Residential Elevators" is printed on a label on the operating panel inside the elevator cab. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact residential elevators to schedule a free inspection and, where a replacement part is needed, a free repair. elevators that have been inspected by the company since may 2017 do not require a new inspection. residential elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in the recall by the consumer's street address. the firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Affected brand: Residential Elevators Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves traction residential elevators with models LLT-952, LLT-953, LLT-954 and LLT-955 shipped and installed between January 2015 and April 2017. The recalled elevators are used in consumers' homes. "Residential Elevators" is printed on a label on the operating panel inside the elevator cab.

Affected products

Traction elevators

Recalled brands

Residential Elevators Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Residential Elevators to schedule a free inspection and, where a replacement part is needed, a free repair. Elevators that have been inspected by the company since May 2017 do not require a new inspection. Residential Elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in the recall by the consumer's street address. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall date

March 29, 2018

Categories

Traction elevators

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18733?

CPSC recall #18733 covers Residential Elevators Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 29, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves traction residential elevators with models LLT-952, LLT-953, LLT-954 and LLT-955 shipped and installed between January 2015 and April 2017. The recalled elevators are used in consumers' homes. "Residential Elevators" is printed on a label on the operating panel inside the elevator cab.

What is the remedy for recall #18733?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18733 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact residential elevators to schedule a free inspection and, where a replacement part is needed, a free repair. elevators that have been inspected by the company since may 2017 do not require a new inspection. residential elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in the recall by the consumer's street address. the firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Residential Elevators Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Residential-Elevators-Recalls-to-Inspect-Elevators-Due-to-Impact-Hazard-Recall-Alert. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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