, the solution is simple: adding a $100 plastic or foam guard that fills in the space between the doors., issued in concert with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, that they will provide customers with free “space guards” that attach to the exterior landing door, filling the potentially problematic gap.
“Today’s announcement also reflects our three companies’ firm, continued commitment to working with our installer partners so that future residential elevators will be installed consistent with voluntary safety standards to eliminate hazardous gaps between home elevator car doors or gates and hoistway doors,” the joint statement read.
Meanwhile, two other elevator manufacturers, ThyssenKrupp Access and Waupaca Residential Elevators, have refused the commission’s request to participate in the voluntary recall.