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

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 22-234

Date: September 29, 2022

Product Name: Residential elevators

Recall Description:

This recall involves Cambridge Elevating residential elevator models Elmira and Heritage. The Cambridge Elevating brand name is located on the controller. 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 if there is a hazardous gap and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1,700

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Cambridge Elevating and authorized residential elevator dealers nationwide from 1991 through August 2022 for between $12,000 and $60,000 including installation.

Manufactured In:

Canada