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

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

Recall #: 07547
Affected scope: About 1,700

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn. recalled This recall involves the Berkline heated massage recliners with model number 13071 and pi….

Berkline Heated Massage Recliners Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value … was recalled by Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn. in May 11, 2007. Reason: The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recliners immediately and contact Value City Furniture …. Verify recall #07547 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: May 11, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07547 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07547
Date reported	May 11, 2007
Date initiated	May 11, 2007
Recalling firm	Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn.
Affected scope	About 1,700
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using these recliners immediately and contact Value City Furniture or American Signature Furniture to have …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 11, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07547.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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