This is one of those shows where one unexpected article link, had me thinking about recalls and elevators and escalators as they related to the CPSC. After reading and sharing one listed below, I got to thinking about the question of whether there were other recalls out there as they related that I hadn’t seen and decided to do some quick digging. What I found was a little concerning. I need to fully disclose my day job involves many things but manufacturing and selling door interlocks and mechanical door switches for freight/passenger elevators. We are not, however a player in the residential elevator market. Also, I’m not an expert when it comes to residential elevators nor anything for that matter so take what I say with a grain of salt. With all of this out of the way I ask one simple question on the show today which is a good one.
Show Notes:
Cambridge Elevating recalls home elevators due to fall hazard
Other recalls affecting “elevator” equipment
Plastic Residential Door Latches?
Residential Elevator Safety Meeting Planned
3-month elevator battle at plaza prompts action by tenants
Why everyone should stand still on an escalator
One elevator has some feeling like prisoners
Woman stuck in elevator for 21 hours : China