Why sure I 've had it happen. Seems about maybe 2 or 3 years ago there were a batch of Pana 40+'s that fit this failure description. Stand in the doorway...door times out and the thing closes on you. Solution...HAVE IT REPLACED...THE ENTIRE SYSTYEM, before someone gets injured and Mr. Bldg Owner and whoever else takes it in the shorts. And IF this is your case sir - use an qualified licensed elevator contractor.
