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Automatic Garage Door Safety: Six Family Checks

Review reversal, sensors and controls without attempting dangerous repairs.

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CPSC

Original guidance by CPSC

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CPSC's historical safety advisory is background; current opener manuals and local rules govern testing. Never stand under a moving door.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Identify the opener model and current manual.
2. Keep remote and wall controls from being used as children's toys.
3. Check photo-eye sensors where fitted without bypassing safety functions.
4. Test automatic reversing only as the current manufacturer manual directs.
5. Stop use and call qualified service if reversing or stopping fails.
6. Never adjust high-tension springs, cables or motor assemblies yourself.

Further reading

CPSC43 Children Die: Parents Urged To Replace Unsafe Garage Door Openers ↗Historical CPSC garage opener advisory: check automatic reversing monthly according to current opener manual, keep controls out of children's reach and use qualified service if reversing fails. Current manual supersedes old test instructions.