The Residential Elevators StrikeLock Hoistway Door Locking Device was recalled in 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over the elevator's strikelock hoistway door locking device can allow the elevator cab to move with a landing door open, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to fall and injury hazards.. If you own this product, you may be entitled to a free repair, replacement, or refund — here's exactly what to do.
What was recalled
- Residential Elevators StrikeLock Hoistway Door Locking Device — Units: About 450
This recall involves the StrikeLock hoistway door locking device, used to secure a residential elevator hoistway landing door. The product is silver in color. The door locking device is installed into the landing door jamb and looks similar to a standard door latch plate.
The hazard
The CPSC flagged the following risk:
- The elevator's StrikeLock hoistway door locking device can allow the elevator cab to move with a landing door open, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to fall and injury hazards.
What to do if you own this product
The recall remedy:
- 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 residential elevator system to schedule a free repair of their StrikeLock hoistway door locking devices. Consumers should contact Residential Elevators or the local elevator dealer that installed their residential elevator system if they are uncertain whether their residential elevator has a StrikeLock hoistway door locking device installed.
Consumer 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 online at www.residentialelevators.com/recall-information/strikelock-locking-device or www.residentialelevators.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official CPSC recall notice: Read the full recall on CPSC.gov.
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How do I know if my Residential Elevators StrikeLock Hoistway Door Locking Device is part of the recall?
Check the model number and purchase date against the affected units listed above, and confirm on the official CPSC notice. If it matches, you're covered by the remedy.
Does a recall mean a free replacement?
Often yes. Recall remedies are typically a free repair, replacement, or refund — you generally don't pay, even if the product is out of warranty. Recall rights are separate from the manufacturer's warranty.
What if I already got rid of the receipt?
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CoverKeep is not affiliated with the CPSC or any manufacturer. Always confirm details on the official recall notice.