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Fall / CollapseAugust 3, 2016CPSC #16238

Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard

Brand
Product
Elevators
Units affected
60,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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

The firm has received two reports of lock failure. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Elevator manufacturers nationwide from January 2005 through December 2011 for between $20,000 and $40,000.

Photos

Porta Inc. molded plastic EMDL latchPorta Inc. molded plastic EMDL latchPorta Inc. box containing molded plastic EMDL keeperPorta Inc. box containing molded plastic EMDL keeper
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