Porta Recalls Residential Elevators Due to Serious Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #16238
Recall Date
2016-08-03
Manufacturer
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill.
Units Affected
About 60,000
Products Involved
Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)
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.
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.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received two reports of lock failure. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Elevator manufacturers nationwide from January 2005 through December 2011 for between $20,000 and $40,000.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28