Critical Alert
SUNS International Recalls Residential Elevator Interlock Switches Due to Fall and Crushing Hazard; Risk of Death or Serious Injury
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using this product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #26531
SUNS International Recalls Residential Elevator Interlock Switches Due to Fall and Crushing Hazard; Risk of Death or Serious Injury
SUNS International LLC, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts · SUNS SS6291 Solenoid Interlock Switches
Product Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Repair
Reported 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.
411 Press Analysis
Consumers should immediately stop using SUNS SS6291 Solenoid Interlock Switches, according to a recall announced on June 4, 2026 by the CPSC. This recall covers about 7,000 units. 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. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair by contacting SUNS International LLC, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The CPSC strongly advises checking purchase records and inspecting any matching products in the home.
This recall appears in: Fall & Tip-Over Hazards.
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