Otis Elevator Company Recalls to Inspect Private Residence Elevators Due to Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children

Summary

This recall involves Otis private residence elevators purchased before 2012 and CemcoLift private residence elevators purchased from 1999 to 2012. The elevators are used in consumers' homes.

What to do

• Remedy: Consumers should disable or block children's access to any Otis or CemcoLift private residence elevator and contact Otis to schedule a free inspection and the installation of space guard(s), if necessary.
• Otis at 800-233-6847 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.otis.com and click on “IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - PRIVATE RESIDENCE ELEVATORS” for more information.

Entities

Brands: Otis Elevator Company of Farmington, Ct., CemcoLift Elevators Systems, formerly of Hatfield, Pa., a former subsidiary of Otis Elevator Company

Hazards: Children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.

Categories: Otis and CemcoLift Private Residence Elevators