SUNS International Recalls Residential Elevator Interlock Switches Due to Fall and Crushing Hazard; Risk of Death or Serious Injury
CPSC recall 26531 · Jun 4, 2026 · About 7,000
Hazard
The affected interlock switches can become stuck in a retracted position, allowing the exterior door to remain unlocked, posing a risk of death or serious injury if the elevator is called to another floor.
What to do
Consumers should stop using their residential elevator containing the SUNS interlock switch immediately and contact SUNS or their elevator installer listed below for free professional installation of a replacement interlock switch.
Product
This recall involves all SUNS International SS6291 Solenoid Interlock switches used in residential elevators produced from August 20, 2024, through November 6, 2025, with date codes 2431 through 2543. The SUNS SS6291 interlock switch measures approximately 10 inches by 2 inches and weighs about 2-pounds. "SUNS", the model number and date code are printed on a label on the side of the product.
- Company
- SUNS International
- Category
- Other
- Units
- About 7,000
- Injuries
- SUNS has received one report of the interlock switch becoming stuck, which can allow the elevator door to remain unlocked. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- SUNS International and authorized residential elevator dealers nationwide from September 2024 through November 2025 for about $200.
- Made in
- China
- Contact
- SUNS International toll-free at 978-349-2329 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@suns-usa.com, or online at www.suns-usa.com and click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information. Consumers may also contact their elevator installer/manufacturer: Elevator Installer/Manufacturer Email Address/Phone Number/Website Southeast Elevator (including Home Elevator
Official notice: CPSC.gov ↗