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Cambridge Elevating Recalls Home Elevators Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 19-091 · March 27, 2019 · Cambridge Elevating

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact the firm to be directed to a local certified technician for a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
19-091 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 27, 2019
Brand
Cambridge Elevating
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Home elevators
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 680 (in addition, about 1700 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Canada
Last updated by CPSC
March 27, 2019

What was recalled

This recall involves Cambridge Elevating Elmira, Heritage & Hybrid model home elevators using the first and second generation micro-controller systems (BES 1 & BES 2). "Cambridge Elevating" is printed on the label inside the elevators. The elevators have an operating panel inside the cab with a digital display, a stop button, the elevator capacity and a phone box. Only elevators with production date codes 1/2/2009 through 29/11/17 printed on the manufacture label inside the elevator wall are included in the recall.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Home elevators · About 680 (in addition, about 1700 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Cambridge Elevating, Western Elevator, Seaside Elevator and Canwest Elevator & Lifts and other authorized dealers nationwide from January 2009 through November 2017 for between $15,000 and $60,000; Cambridge Elevating, of Cambridge, Ontario Canada; Seaside Elevator LLC, of Little River, S.C.; Coastal Carolina Elevators, of Little River, S.C.; All-Island Elevator, of Hampton Bays, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received one report of the elevator landing door opening without the elevator present. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Cambridge Elevating at 800-265-3579 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cambridgeelevating.com and click on Recall Notifications for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Home elevators (About 680 (in addition, about 1700 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Cambridge Elevating Elmira, Heritage & Hybrid model home elevators using the first and second generation micro-controller systems (BES 1 & BES 2).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact the firm to be directed to a local certified technician for a free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 27, 2019. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.