Recall of Residential Elevators StrikeLock Hoistway Door Locking Device Due to Safety Hazards
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Residential Elevators is recalling about 450 StrikeLock hoistway door locking devices due to a risk of serious injury or death from falls and injury hazards.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on April 30, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
This recall involves the StrikeLock hoistway door locking device, which can allow the elevator cab to move with a landing door open, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall and injury hazards.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are the Residential Elevators StrikeLock Hoistway Door Locking Device, which is silver in color. About 450 units were sold nationwide from April 2024 through March 2026 for about $1,000 through Residential Elevators and authorized dealers.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the residential elevator systems where StrikeLock hoistway door locking devices are installed and contact Residential Elevators or the local elevator dealer that installed their system to schedule a free repair. Contact Residential Elevators toll-free at 800-832-2004 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at StrikeLock@Residentialelevators.com, or visit www.residentialelevators.com and click on 'Recall Information' for more details.
Why This Matters
This recall highlights a significant safety risk in residential elevators, potentially leading to serious injuries or deaths if not addressed, underscoring the need for reliable door locking mechanisms in home elevator systems.
Source
Information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). See: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Residential-Elevators-Recalls-Elevator-StrikeLock-Hoistway-Door-Locking-Device-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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