CPSC Recall in 2019: Cambridge Elevating Recalls Home Elevators Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-091

Date: March 27, 2019

Product Name: Home elevators

Recall Description:

This recall involves Cambridge Elevating Elmira, Heritage & Hybrid model home elevators using the first and second generation micro-controller systems (BES 1 & BES 2). “Cambridge Elevating” is printed on the label inside the elevators. The elevators have an operating panel inside the cab with a digital display, a stop button, the elevator capacity and a phone box. Only elevators with production date codes 1/2/2009 through 29/11/17 printed on the manufacture label inside the elevator wall are included in the recall.

Hazard Description:

The landing door on the elevators can unlock without the elevator present, posing a fall hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 680 (in addition, about 1700 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received one report of the elevator landing door opening without the elevator present. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Cambridge Elevating, Western Elevator, Seaside Elevator and Canwest Elevator & Lifts and other authorized dealers nationwide from January 2009 through November 2017 for between $15,000 and $60,000

Manufactured In:

Canada