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CPSC recall 21056

Otis and CemcoLift Private Residence Elevators

On 2020-12-17 the CPSC announced a recall of Otis and CemcoLift Private Residence Elevators by Otis Elevator, citing children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate, and suffer serious injuries or death when the e….

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number21056
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2020-12-17
Published2020-12-17
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyOtis Elevator
DistributionUS

Product

Otis and CemcoLift Private Residence Elevators | This recall involves Otis private residence elevators purchased before 2012 and CemcoLift private residence elevators purchased from 1999 to 2012. The elevators are used in consumers' homes.

Reason

Children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing (hoistway) door and the interior elevator car door or gate, and suffer serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor.

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/2021/Otis-Elevator-Company-Recalls-to-Inspect-Private-Residence-Elevators-Due-to-Entrapment-Hazard-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-to-Young-Children

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