CPSC recall · Reported November 23, 2016
Human Touch Recalls Reclining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
The chair's joystick reclining mechanism can malfunction and allow the chair to continue moving, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Human Touch LLC, of Calif. recalled This recall involves Human Touch's Perfect Chair ®, model PC-610 with serial numbers betw….
Human Touch Recalls Reclining Chairs Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Human Touch LLC, of Calif. in November 23, 2016. Reason: The chair's joystick reclining mechanism can malfunction and allow the chair to continue moving, posing a fal…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs, and take them to the store w…. Verify recall #17036 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Human Touch LLC, of Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The chair's joystick reclining mechanism can malfunction and allow the chair to continue moving, posing a fal….
- None
- agency class
- November 23, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17036 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, 6 from CPSC - 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.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17036 |
| Date reported | November 23, 2016 |
| Date initiated | November 23, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Human Touch LLC, of Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1,100 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled chairs, and take them to the store where purchased for a full refund or cont…
- Check the recall number (17036) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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