People are facing risks from low quality elevators

Risks of low-quality elevators

Elevators make travel in multi-storey buildings convenient, but counterfeit components, unclear product origins, poor installation and inadequate maintenance can create serious safety risks.

Common warning signs

• Unstable operation, unusual vibration, abrupt starts or stops, and repeated breakdowns.
• Missing or unclear rated load, manufacturer identification or inspection information.
• Equipment advertised under a brand that cannot be verified with the manufacturer.
• Maintenance that is irregular, undocumented or performed by an unqualified provider.

What owners and users should do

Owners should verify the elevator and major component origins, use qualified installers, arrange independent safety inspection and maintain the equipment on schedule. Users should report abnormal operation immediately and avoid using an elevator that shows signs of a fault.

Vietnamese-assembled elevators using major components from reputable suppliers can provide reliable performance when design, production, installation and maintenance are properly managed.

Source: summary adapted from the original Vietnamese article.