Consumers should stop using the power supplies and contact La-Z-Boy for free replacements La-Z-Boy is recalling about 2,500 Gold Series electric Lift Chairs with defective power supplies. The chair's power supply cover can crack and break, causing it to detach, exposing the power supply’s electrical components and possibly shocking users.The affected models are the Clayton Luxury-Lift chairs (Model 1HL562), Power Lift chairs (Model 1ML562) and Luxury-Lift chairs (Models 1LF505 and 1LF819). The power supplies also came with older lift chair 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 Consumer Product Safety Commission. "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."
No injuries have been reported, but consumers should stop using the power supplies and contact La-Z-Boy for free replacements. The chairs were sold at La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and independent furniture stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through November 2016, costing between $1,900 and $2,800. The power supplies were also sold separately for $170.Power supplies sold with Gold Series electric lift chairs 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. The model name, model number and lot number are printed on the back of the power supply.
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. As of February 3, 2017, the company has received no report of injury in Canada. In the United States, the company has received no report of injury. Approximately 210 chairs with the affected power supply were sold in Canada and approximately 2,500 were sold in the United States. 127 units of discontinued chairs of the models listed below received service during the period that may have included power supplies from the affected lot (1LL320 , 1LL508 , 1LL515 , 1LM320 , 1LM508 , 1LM515, 1LF505, 1LF819, 1HL525, 1ML525). from September 2015 through November 2016 in both Canada and in the USA. The power supplies were also sold separately and provided free under warranty as replacements for use with previously-purchased chairs. Manufactured in China (power supplies), U.S. (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. La-Z-Boy will also dispatch a technician free of charge and upon request for any customer who needs assistance. For more information, consumers may Contact: La-Z-Boy toll-free at 855-592-9087 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website and click on the Recall button for more information Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website.
You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.La-Z-Boy has recalled about 2,500 of their power supplies sold with lift chairs due to shock hazards. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lift chairs power supply can break, causing the cover to detach and expose the power supply’s electrical components, posing a shock hazard. The power supply enables the chair’s seat to lift a consumer from a seated into a standing position. 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). The power supplies were also part of conversion kits for older lift chairs with Models 1LL320, 1LL508, 1LL515, 1LM320, 1LM508 and 1LM515. 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.
from September 2015 through November 2016. Power supplies were also sold separately and provided free under warranty as replacements for previously-purchased chairs. No injuries have been reported at this time, but the CPSC says consumers should immediately stop using the power supplies and contact La-Z-Boy for a free replacement. and click on the Recall button for more information.La-Z-Boy Inc. of Monroe, Michigan, announced this week that a defect in the power supplies for about 2,500 of its power lift chairs could expose users to electric shock.The seat of the power-lift chair rises, helping the user to stand from a seated position. The power supplies for several designs sold from September 2015 through November 2016 are covered by the recall as well as power supply conversion kits sold for older lift chairs, the company said.Although no injuries have been reported, chair users can be shocked if the power supply cover cracks and exposes the electrical components. If you own a power-lift chair you are advised to stop using the power supply immediately and to contact the company for a free replacement.