Children, some as young as two and as old as 12, have been crushed to death in this gap, suffering multiple skull fractures, fractured vertebrae and traumatic asphyxia. Other children have suffered horrific and lifelong injuries.
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If you have an elevator in your home, call your elevator installer or manufacturer and ask about fixing this hidden hazard #FridayThoughtspic.twitter.com/VaOwzoPCLM
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Residential elevators are commonly found in multi-level homes, townhomes, vacation homes and rentals, and in large homes that have been converted to inns or bed-and-breakfast hotels.
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If you have an elevator in your home or in your vacation rental, make sure that the gap between doors is no more than four inches deep.
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If you are uncertain of the measurement or are otherwise concerned about the safety of the elevator, lock the elevator itself in an unusable position, or lock all access doors to the elevator.
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CPSC urges consumers to have a qualified elevator inspector examine their home elevator for this dangerous gap and other potential safety hazards.
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CPSC will continue its investigation into the safety of residential elevators, and advises consumers to report any safety incident involving residential elevators at: http://www.SaferProducts.gov .
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How many years have you been investigating? When are you going to do something?
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