Residential Elevators Recalled by Savaria Corporation Due to Child Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children
Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators
Date of Recall
2022-01-11CPSC Release Number
22-047Manufactured In
CanadaUnits
About 19,500Manufacturer
Savaria Corporation, of CanadaSold By
Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators and parts were sold nationwide through a network of authorized dealers and, occasionally, directly to consumers from January 1999 through December 2021 for between approximately $20,000 to $35,000 including installation.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
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.
Remedy
RepairRecall Comments
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