CPSCMay 11, 2007

Berkline Heated Massage Recliners recall: Burn Hazard

Berkline Heated Massage Recliners Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores

Why was Berkline Heated Massage Recliners recalled?

The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For additional information, contact Berkline Benchcraft at (800) 717-7091 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.berkline.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Berkline Heated Massage Recliners
Company
Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn.
Quantity
About 1,700
Sold at
Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores nationwide from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $400.
Recall date
May 11, 2007
Incidents / injuries
Berkline has received three reports of the control device overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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