The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·91059·Announced 1991-04-19

Stanley and Fimbel Garage Door Openers Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

Stanley Electronics is recalling specific Stanley and Fimbel garage door openers because a circuit board defect disables the automatic reversal safety feature, posing a risk of injury or death.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states the defect poses a risk of injury or death and that continued use could result in serious injury or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating due to significant injury reports or potential.

Plain-English summary

Stanley Electronics Division of The Stanley Works is recalling several models of circuit boards used in Stanley and Fimbel garage door openers. The recall affects units sold nationwide between January 14, 1991, and April 11, 1991, under the Stanley, Power Lift, and EZ Lift brands. The affected units include Stanley models with date codes 91-04-1 through 91-15-5, and Power Lift and EZ Lift model 91R units with date codes 01-21-91 through 04-11-91.

A problem with the printed circuit boards may cause the garage door to open or close without warning. This condition renders the automatic reversal safety feature inoperable, meaning the door will not reverse when it strikes a person or object. This poses a risk of injury or death if entrapment occurs. The company reported the issue to the CPSC and is not aware of any injuries.

Approximately 5,000 defective openers may be in consumers' possession. Owners should unplug and disconnect the opener immediately and then discard or destroy the product. Because the company has sold its garage door division, no remedy is available. Continued use of the affected doors in any mode other than manual operation could result in serious injury or death, and failure to unplug the unit may result in an electrical fire.

The recalled product

Product
EZ Lift Stanley and Fimbel Garage Door Openers
Manufacturer
EZ Lift
Category
Consumer Product — Garage Door Openers
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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