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Human Touch Recalls Reclining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: November 23, 2016 Initiated: November 23, 2016 #17036

Product Description

This recall involves Human Touch's Perfect Chair ®, model PC-610 with serial numbers between B613315034 and B614215154. The power reclining chair was sold in a walnut, dark walnut or chestnut wood finish base with a leather pad set that came in 33 different colors. The chair measures about 43 inches long, 31 inches wide and 47 inches high and has a head pillow at the top and a joystick controller on the left armrest. The words "Human Touch" and "Perfect Chair" and the model and serial number can be found on the cross bar connecting the rear legs of the chair.

Reason for Recall

The chair's joystick reclining mechanism can malfunction and allow the chair to continue moving, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs, and take them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Human Touch to receive a free repair kit (including shipping) or to arrange for free repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Human Touch's Perfect Chair ®, model PC-610 with serial numbers between B613315034 and B614215154. The power reclining chair was sold in a walnut, dark walnut or chestnut wood finish base with a leather pad set that came in 33 different colors. The chair measures about 43 inches long, 31 inches wide and 47 inches high and has a head pillow at the top and a joystick controller on the left armrest. The words "Human Touch" and "Perfect Chair" and the model and serial number can be found on the cross bar connecting the rear legs of the chair.. Recalled by Human Touch LLC, of Calif.. Units affected: About 1,100.
Why was this product recalled?
The chair's joystick reclining mechanism can malfunction and allow the chair to continue moving, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs, and take them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Human Touch to receive a free repair kit (including shipping) or to arrange for free repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 23, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17036.