Child’s Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusively by Coastal Carolina Elevators Due to Crushing Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Residential hydraulic elevators |
| Units | About 240 |
| Hazards | The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Coastal Carolina Elevator for a free repair. |
| Manufacturers | Cambridge Elevating, of Canada |
Details
This recall involves Elmira Hydraulic residential hydraulic elevators. The elevators were installed in homes with multiple floors. They have a manual accordion-style car gate door with vinyl laminate inserts and a control panel with up and down buttons, light switch, telephone, emergency stop button and power failure light. "Cambridge Elevating" is printed on the elevator's push button panel.
Consumer Contact
Coastal Carolina Elevators collect at (843) 399-6545 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at www.coastalcarolinaelevators.com and click on the Recall tab at the top of the page (effective April 6, 2015).
