Child's Catastrophic Brain Injury Prompts Recall of Residential Elevators Sold Exclusively by Coastal Carolina Elevators Due to Crushing Hazard

Residential hydraulic elevators

Date of Recall

2015-03-19

CPSC Release Number

15-102

Manufactured In

Canada

Units

About 240

Distributor

Coastal Carolina Elevators LLC, formerly Seaside Elevator LLC, of Little River, S.C.

Manufacturer

Cambridge Elevating, of Canada

Sold By

Coastal Carolina Elevators through residential contractors and home builders, including DRHorton, in South Carolina from January 2006 through December 2009 for between $16,000 and $25,000.

Problem/Hazard

The elevator can operate while the gate door is open, posing a crushing hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

Coastal Carolina Elevators has received three reports of incidents with the elevators, including one injury that resulted in a catastrophic brain injury to a 10-year-old boy from Baltimore, Md.

Description

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Coastal Carolina Elevator for a free repair.

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).

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