Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 3,700 units
Recall No. 18-733 Published March 29, 2018

Traction elevators

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. Manufactured by Residential Elevators Inc. and sold at Residential Elevators' dealers and home builders nationwide from January 2015 – April 2017 for $18,000 to $50,000.

Operating panel inside the elevator cab identifying the manufacturer
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Operating panel inside the elevator cab identifying the manufacturer

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received four reports of the elevator cab rising unexpectedly to the top of the shaft. No injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerResidential Elevators Inc., of Crawfordville, Fla.
UnitsAbout 3,700
Made inUnited States
Sold atResidential Elevators' dealers and home builders nationwide
Sales periodJanuary 2015 – April 2017
Price$18,000 to $50,000

How to reach the firm

Phone
877-943-4734
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
Email

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