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SUNS International is recalling about 7,000 SS6291 solenoid interlock switches used in residential elevators because the part can become stuck and leave an exterior landing door unlocked. Homeowners should stop using any elevator that contains an affected SUNS switch and arrange a free professional replacement, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.
The recall covers SUNS International SS6291 Solenoid Interlock switches used in residential elevators produced from Aug. 20, 2024, through Nov. 6, 2025, with date codes 2431 through 2543.
The switch is labeled with “SUNS,” the model number and date code on the side. CPSC described the component as about 10 inches by 2 inches and about 2 pounds.
Owners should not rely on the age of the home or the elevator alone. The useful check is whether the installed elevator contains a SUNS SS6291 switch with one of the affected date codes. If the label is not easy to confirm safely, homeowners should ask the elevator installer, maintenance company or SUNS to verify it.
Southeast Elevator, one of the installers listed in the CPSC recall, says the date code uses the first two digits for the year and the last two digits for the week. For example, date code 2534 indicates 2025, week 34.
An interlock switch helps keep an exterior elevator landing door locked when the elevator car is not at that floor. CPSC said the recalled switches can become stuck in a retracted position, allowing the exterior door to remain unlocked.
That creates a fall and crushing hazard if the elevator is called to another floor and someone opens the landing door when the car is not there. The agency described the risk as one of death or serious injury.
SUNS has received one report of an interlock switch becoming stuck, according to CPSC and the company’s recall notice. No injuries have been reported.
Stop using the residential elevator immediately if it contains the recalled SUNS SS6291 interlock switch. CPSC’s remedy is repair: SUNS or a listed elevator installer/manufacturer will provide free professional installation of a replacement interlock switch.
Do not try to repair or modify the switch yourself. The recall remedy is professional replacement, and homeowners who are unsure whether their elevator is affected should contact SUNS or their installer before using the elevator again.
SUNS can be reached at 978-349-2329 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by email at recall@suns-usa.com.
CPSC also listed elevator installers and manufacturers that consumers may contact about the recall.
Southeast Elevator, including Home Elevator Systems, Panhandle Elevator, Gulfside Elevator, Palm Beach Lifts, ZMA Lifts and REAL Elevator: sunsrecall@seelevator.com or 844-460-5670
Scranton Home Elevators: scrantonelevator@gmail.com or 813-477-0358
The Home Elevator Co.: sunsrecall@theheco.com or 866-632-0342
EDCO Elevator: edcoelevators@aol.com or 251-990-7464
Inclinator Company of America: info@inclinator.com or 800-343-9007
American Access: service@aaccessis.com or 800-409-3349
American Elevator Company LLC: sales@theelevatorman.com or 423-267-5438
Rise Above Elevator: Kenny@RiseAboveElevator.com or 772-240-5777
The recalled switches were sold by SUNS International and authorized residential elevator dealers nationwide from September 2024 through November 2025 for about $200, CPSC said.
SUNS International LLC is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The recalled switches were manufactured in China. The CPSC recall number is 26-531.
The public recall notice does not list every residential elevator brand or model that may contain the recalled switch. It also does not give a completion date for all replacement appointments.
Homeowners and installers should watch for updates from CPSC, SUNS and the elevator installer that services the home. The most important step remains stopping use of an affected elevator until a replacement interlock switch is professionally installed.
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