Berkline Heated Massage Recliners Recalled for Burn Hazard
Berkline is recalling heated massage recliners sold at Value City and American Signature Furniture because the control device can overheat, posing a burn risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Berkline Benchcraft LLC is recalling approximately 1,700 heated massage recliners due to a burn hazard. The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers. Berkline has received three reports of the control device overheating, but no injuries have been reported.
The recalled recliners have model number 13071 and piece code number 2700. They were sold in brown and burgundy exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores nationwide from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $400. The brand name, model number, and piece code can be found on the bill of sale and/or product packaging.
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. For additional information, consumers can contact Berkline Benchcraft at (800) 717-7091 or visit www.berkline.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Berkline Heated Massage Recliners
- Manufacturer
- Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Furniture
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,700
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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