Residential Elevators Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Source: CPSC Recall #18733
Recall Date
2018-03-29
Manufacturer
Residential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.
Units Affected
About 3,700
Products Involved
Traction elevators
Hazard
The elevator cab can rise unexpectedly to the top of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an impact hazard to consumers in the elevator cab.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Residential Elevators to schedule a free inspection and, where a replacement part is needed, a free repair. Elevators that have been inspected by the company since May 2017 do not require a new inspection. Residential Elevators is able to determine whether a residential elevator is included in the recall by the consumer's street address. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received four reports of the elevator cab rising unexpectedly to the top of the shaft. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Residential Elevators' dealers and home builders nationwide from January 2015 through April 2017 for between $18,000 and $50,000.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves traction residential elevators with models LLT-952, LLT-953, LLT-954 and LLT-955 shipped and installed between January 2015 and April 2017. The recalled elevators are used in consumers' homes. "Residential Elevators" is printed on a label on the operating panel inside the elevator cab.
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