| Product name |
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. |
| Problem |
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. |
| Distribution |
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. Otis and CemcoLift private residence elevators cost approximately $20,000 to purchase and install. |
| Company |
Otis 800-233-6847; web site www.otis.com |
| Dates sold |
approximately 1999 to 2012 |
| Date posted |
12/17/2020 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's News release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Otis-Elevator-Company-Recalls-to-Inspect-Private-Residence-Elevators-Due-to-Entrapment-Hazard-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-to-Young-Children |
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