Berkline Heated Massage Recliners Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores
Recall 07547 · May 11, 2007 · Berkline Benchcraft LLC
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07547
- Date
- May 11, 2007
- Company
- Berkline Benchcraft LLC
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Berkline Heated Massage Recliners
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Berkline heated massage recliners with model number 13071 and piece code number 2700. The brand name, the model number, and the piece code can be found on the bill of sale and/or product packaging. The recliners were sold in brown and burgundy.
What can happen
The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these recliners immediately and contact Value City Furniture or American Signature Furniture to have the recliner removed and to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Berkline has received three reports of the control device overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores nationwide from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled berkline heated massage recliners?
Consumers should stop using these recliners immediately and contact Value City Furniture or American Signature Furniture to have the recliner removed and to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.