Reported Oct 25, 2018
Waupaca Elevator Recalls to Inspect Elevators Due to Injury Hazard
Waupaca Elevator Company of Appleton, Wis.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elevators and contact Waupaca Elevator to schedule a free gearbox inspection and the installation of a free overspeed braking device. Waupaca Elevator also will provide the installation of a free gearbox if the gearbox inspection reveals that the gears in the gearbox have worn down.
Firm contact: Waupaca Elevator toll-free at 833-850-7981 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at info@WaupacaElevator.com or online at www.WaupacaElevator.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Residential elevators
- Amount recalled
- About 8,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Waupaca Elevator's dealers nationwide from 1979 through 2008 for between $5,000 and $14,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The elevator cab can fall unexpectedly to the bottom of the elevator shaft and abruptly stop, posing an injury hazard to consumers in the elevator cab.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 12 reports of the elevator cab falling unexpectedly, including 10 reported injuries that resulted in strained or sprained knees and ankles, and broken bones.
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