Human Touch Recalls Reclining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #17036) was formally reported on November 23, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Human Touch LLC, of Calif. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 1,100 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The chair's joystick reclining mechanism can malfunction and allow the chair to continue moving, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 t… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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