CPSC

Residential elevators with electro mechanical door lock Recalled for Fall Hazard

Porta Inc. molded plastic EMDL latch
Porta Inc. molded plastic EMDL latch
Porta Inc. molded plastic EMDL latch
Porta Inc. molded plastic EMDL latch
Porta Inc. box containing molded plastic EMDL keeper
Porta Inc. box containing molded plastic EMDL keeper
Porta Inc. box containing molded plastic EMDL keeper
Porta Inc. box containing molded plastic EMDL keeper
Porta Inc. EMDL latch and keeper
Porta Inc. EMDL latch and keeper
Porta Inc. EMDL latch and keeper
Porta Inc. EMDL latch and keeper
Porta Inc. EMDL latch and keeper
Porta Inc. EMDL latch and keeper
Label affixed to the bottom of the EMDL cover
Label affixed to the bottom of the EMDL cover
Label affixed to the bottom of the EMDL cover
Label affixed to the bottom of the EMDL cover

Hazard

The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serious fall hazard to consumers attempting to board the elevator.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using elevators equipped with the electro mechanical door locks and contact their elevator service company to have the plastic locks replaced with metal parts.

Consumer Contact

Consumers should contact their elevator service company. Consumers can also contact Porta Inc. toll-free at 844-719-9037 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or online at www.emiporta.com and click on “Important Product Safety Notice” for more information. Consumers also can email the firm at emdlinfo@emiporta.com.

Products

Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Elevator manufacturers nationwide from January 2005 through December 2011 for between $20,000 and $40,000.