CPSC Recall in 2022: Residential Elevators Recalled by Savaria Corporation Due to Child Entrapment Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Young Children

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 22-047

Date: January 11, 2022

Product Name: Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators

Recall Description:

This recall involves Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators manufactured from 1999 through 2021. Models include: Eclipse, Infinity, Kwiklift, MR and HR. Model names are located on the elevators’ controllers. The elevators are used in consumers’ homes.

Hazard Description:

Young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate due to a hazardous gap, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 19,500

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Savaria and Garaventa branded residential elevators and parts were sold nationwide through a network of authorized dealers and, occasionally, directly to consumers from January 1999 through December 2021 for between approximately $20,000 to $35,000 including installation.

Manufactured In:

Canada