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Berkline Heated Massage Recliners

CPSC Recall #07-547 — May 10, 2007

Recall #07-547 Date: May 10, 2007 Remedy: Refund

Product

Berkline Heated Massage Recliners

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 Berkline Heated Massage Recliners. The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Name of Product: Berkline Heated Massage ReclinersUnits: About 1,700Manufacturer: Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn.Hazard: The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Berkline has received three reports of the control device overheating. No injuries have been reported.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.Sold at: Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores nationwide from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $400.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Berkline Benchcraft at (800) 717-7091 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.berkline.com.

Hazard

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

Incidents / Injuries

Berkline has received three reports of the control device overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

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.

Manufacturer

Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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