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Chamberlain Group Recalls LiftMaster myQ Garage Door Control Panels Due to Entrapment Hazard (Recall Alert)

Reported: February 9, 2023 Initiated: February 9, 2023 #23725

Product Description

This recall involves LiftMaster myQ garage door control panels, sold individually or with wall-mount residential jackshaft garage door openers. LiftMaster and myQ are printed on the front of the black control panels. The recalled control panels were manufactured between March 2022 and October 2022. The manufacture date, in MM/YY format, the model number and the UPC code are printed on a label located on the back of the unit. The following are the model numbers and UPC codes included in this recall: Model Numbers UPC Codes 8500MC 012381203536 8500CMC 012381203529 8500RGDMC 012381203543 RJO20MC 012381188246 RJO20CMC 012381191277 RJO20CHMC 012381191277 889LMMC 012381203611 889RGDMC 012381203628 041A7928-3MC 012381204304

Reason for Recall

The control panel's secondary entrapment protection system can fail causing the garage door to close even with an obstruction present, posing an entrapment hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact the Chamberlain Group to receive a free repair kit, including shipping. The repair kit consists of a replacement garage door control panel and installation instructions. Installation instructions can also be found at https://support.chamberlaingroup.com. Chamberlain Group is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves LiftMaster myQ garage door control panels, sold individually or with wall-mount residential jackshaft garage door openers. LiftMaster and myQ are printed on the front of the black control panels. The recalled control panels were manufactured between March 2022 and October 2022. The manufacture date, in MM/YY format, the model number and the UPC code are printed on a label located on the back of the unit. The following are the model numbers and UPC codes included in this recall: Model Numbers UPC Codes 8500MC 012381203536 8500CMC 012381203529 8500RGDMC 012381203543 RJO20MC 012381188246 RJO20CMC 012381191277 RJO20CHMC 012381191277 889LMMC 012381203611 889RGDMC 012381203628 041A7928-3MC 012381204304. Recalled by Grupo Chamberlain S.de R.L. de C.V., of Mexico. Units affected: About 96,400 (In addition, about 19,300 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The control panel's secondary entrapment protection system can fail causing the garage door to close even with an obstruction present, posing an entrapment hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately contact the Chamberlain Group to receive a free repair kit, including shipping. The repair kit consists of a replacement garage door control panel and installation instructions. Installation instructions can also be found at https://support.chamberlaingroup.com. Chamberlain Group is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 9, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23725.