Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)
Date of Recall
2016-08-03CPSC Release Number
16-238Manufactured In
U.S.Units
About 60,000Manufacturer
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill.Sold By
Elevator manufacturers nationwide from January 2005 through December 2011 for between $20,000 and $40,000.Problem/Hazard
The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall hazard to consumers attempting to board the elevator.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received two reports of lock failure. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves all residential elevators with plastic electro mechanical door locks. The EMDLs are installed as part of a complete residential elevator system. Locks included in this recall have a plastic generation 1, 2, 3 or 4 latch and keeper attached to the upper corner on the elevator side of each landing door. A UL or ETL label affixed to the bottom of the EMDL box has "Porta Inc." printed on it.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using elevators equipped with the electro mechanical door locks and contact their elevator service company to have the plastic locks replaced with metal parts.Consumer Contact
Consumers should contact their elevator service company. Consumers can also contact Porta Inc. toll-free at 844-719-9037 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or online at www.emiporta.com and click on "Important Product Safety Notice" for more information. Consumers also can email the firm at [email protected].Recall Comments
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