| Product name |
Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators |
| 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. |
| Problem |
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. |
| Distribution |
Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators and parts were sold nationwide through a network of authorized dealers and, occasionally, directly to consumers for between approximately $20,000 to $35,000 including installation. |
| Company |
Savaria 855-983-5520; web site www.home-elevator-door-gap.com or www.savaria.com |
| Dates sold |
January 1999 through December 2021 |
| Date posted |
01/12/2022 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Residential-Elevators-Recalled-by-Savaria-Corporation-Due-to-Child-Entrapment-Hazard-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-to-Young-Children |
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