CPSC recall 16238
Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-08-03
On 2016-08-03 the CPSC announced a recall of Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs) by Porta, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16238 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-08-03 |
| Published | 2016-08-03 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Porta |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs) | This recall involves all residential elevators with plastic electro mechanical door locks. The EMDLs are installed as part of a complete residential elevator system. Locks included in this recall have a plastic generation 1, 2, 3 or 4 latch and keeper attached to the upper corner on the elevator side of each landing door. A UL or ETL label affixed to the bottom of the EMDL box has "Porta Inc." printed on it.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Porta-Recalls-Residential-Elevators
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