Residential Elevators (Porta) - fall hazard (2016)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs)
Brand
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Porta Inc., of Arlington Heights, Ill. is recalling Residential elevators with electro mechanical door locks (EMDLs). The hazard is: The plastic locks can allow the landing door to open before the elevator car arrives, posing a serio. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026