🔧Hitachi, failed due to accredited specifications of elevator / door-open running protection device
Regarding the door-open running protection device * 1 of about 12,000 elevators installed by Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Building Systems Co., Ltd. and Sita Industry Co., Ltd., it was approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (hereinafter referred to as “Ministerial Certification”) It turned out not to be compatible.
Regarding these door-open running protection devices that are not conforming, we have once again evaluated that Japan Construction Equipment and Elevator Center, which is a Designated Performance Evaluation Facility, has no safety problems and other problems.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport asked Hitachi, Ltd. to give urgent and polite explanations to the owner promptly and smoothly to take corrective measures, establish a consultation window, investigate the cause, and submit measures to prevent recurrence .
MLIT