La-Z-Boy Recalls Power Supplies Sold With Lift Chairs Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 17083 · Feb 8, 2017 · La-Z-Boy
2,500
units affected
2,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17083
- Date
- Feb 8, 2017
- Company
- La-Z-Boy
- Units affected
- 2,500
- Product
- Power supplies sold with lift chairs
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recall involves the power supplies sold with Gold Series electric Lift Chairs, the Clayton Luxury-Lift (Model 1HL562) and Power Lift (Model 1ML562), and Luxury-Lift (Models 1LF505 and 1LF819). They were also part of conversion kits for older lift chairs with Models 1LL320, 1LL508, 1LL515, 1LM320, 1LM508 and 1LM515. The power supply enables the chair's seat to lift a consumer from a seated into a standing position. The power supply casing is a black, plastic rectangular box measuring approximately 6 inches by 3½ inches by 3½ inches. Only power supplies with LOT #150113 are included in this recall. The model name, model number and lot number are printed on the back of the power supply.
What can happen
The lift chair's power supply cover can crack within the screw housing and break, causing the cover to detach and exposing the power supply's electrical components, posing a shock hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the power supplies to power the lift chairs and contact La-Z-Boy for a free replacement power supply.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and independent furniture stores nationwide and online at la-z-boy.com from September 2015 through November 2016 for between $1,900 and $2,800. The power supplies were also sold separately for about $170 and provided free under warranty as replacements for use with...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power supplies sold with lift chairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the power supplies to power the lift chairs and contact La-Z-Boy for a free replacement power supply.
What is the hazard?
The lift chair's power supply cover can crack within the screw housing and break, causing the cover to detach and exposing the power supply's electrical components, posing a shock hazard to users.
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.