Safety Recalls
Garage Door Safety Recalls
Important safety information for Genie®, LiftMaster® and historical garage door products. Review the details below and contact the manufacturer for a free remedy if your equipment is affected.
Genie Screw-Drive Garage Door Openers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
February 25, 2014
Control board overheating – fire hazard
Free repair kit with replacement control board
LiftMaster myQ Control Panels Recalled Due to Entrapment Hazard
February 9, 2023
Secondary entrapment protection failure
Free replacement control panel
1985 Garage Door Opener Recall: A Landmark Safety Action
May 12, 1985
Faulty safety switch – door may not stop on impact
Free retrofit kit; disconnect until repaired
Safety Information
Garage Door Safety & Security
Learn about modern safety features, historical incidents, and security best practices
Modern Garage Door Opener Technology Makes Life Safer
February 10, 2012•Safety Technology
Safety Technology
Learn about modern safety features in garage door openers
Notable Garage Door Incidents & Security Warnings
July 24, 2000•Historical Incidents
Historical Incidents
Media coverage of garage door accidents and security concerns
The Good, the Bad and the Garage Door: A Builder's Perspective
February 16, 2019•Design & Architecture
Design & Architecture
Architectural challenges of integrating garage doors into home design