Traction elevators
Description: This recall involves traction residential elevators with models LLT-952, LLT-953, LLT-954 and LLT-955 shipped and installed between January 2014 and April 2017. The recalled elevators are used in consumers' homes. "Residential Elevators" is printed on the light in the operating panel inside the elevator cab. [Learn More]
About 6,300 units were affected by this recall.
Residential Elevators Recalls Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Operating panel inside the cab of the recalled elevator identifying the manufacturer. Recalled traction elevator
Traction elevators Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 09/10/2020 |
| Recall ID | 8900 |
| Recall Number | 20779 |
| Hazard | The elevator cab can rise unexpectedly to the top of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an impact hazard to any occupants in the elevator cab. |
| Injuries | The firm has confirmed eight reports of a failure in the motor gearbox assembly. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Residential Elevators to schedule a free repair. All affected elevators must be repaired, including elevators that have been inspected as part of the firm's March 29, 2018 recall. Some elevators may have already received the new CPSC approved remedy for this recall. Residential Elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in this recall by the consumer's street address. Residential Elevators is contacting all known purchasers with affected elevators to schedule a free repair. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Residential Elevators toll-free at 877-943-4734 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.residentialelevators.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information. |
| Last Updated | 09/10/2020 |
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