A protector (200) for an elevator car (102) includes a protective panel (202) and at least one magnet (204) mounted to the protective panel (202). The magnet (204) is configured to be attracted to an internal wall (106) of a passenger compartment (104) of an elevator car (102) so as to retain the protective panel (202) against the internal wall (106). The magnet (204) may be retained against a support (210) of the protector (200) by a retainer assembly (220). The protector (200) may further comprise an electrical device which comprises a lighting device (240) configured to emit light into the passenger compartment (104) of the elevator car (102).