La-Z-Boy Recalls Power Supplies Sold With Lift Chairs Due to Shock Hazard

Power supplies sold with lift chairs

Date of Recall
2017-02-08

CPSC Release Number
17-083

Manufactured In
China (power supplies), U.S. (lift chairs)

Units
About 2,500 (In addition, 210 were sold in Canada)

Distributor
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, of Monroe, Mich.

Importer
LogicData North America, of Grand Rapid, Mich. (power supply)

Sold By
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 previously-purchased chairs. 

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

Description

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.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the power supplies to power the lift chairs and contact La-Z-Boy for a free replacement power supply.

Consumer Contact
La-Z-Boy toll-free at 855-592-9087 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.la-z-boy.com and click on the Recall button for more information. 

Recall Comments

No comments have been posted.
Be the first to add a comment!