Ashley Furniture recliners

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. No one hurt

   Made Apr 30, 2026 · , sent to the company May 5, 2026 · , published by CPSC May 19, 2026

   The product, in the report: Ashley Correze powered recliner loveseat and chair (three units total). Grey leather upholstery.

   I am submitting this Notice of Dispute concerning an Ashley Correze powered reclining loveseat and matching powered reclining chair purchased on June 27, 2020 from Evans Furniture in Chico, CA. The furniture has experienced repeated failures involving the powered reclining/control electronics. The pattern of failures, and the most recent overheating/burning event, indicate a serious safety defect rather than ordinary wear or isolated component failure.

   The relevant history is as follows: June 27, 2020: Purchased Ashley Correze powered reclining loveseat and matching powered reclining chair from Evans Furniture. September 1, 2020: A headrest motor failed while the one-year warranty was still in effect. Although the product was under warranty, I was required to pay a $99 service visit fee. The parts were covered. September 22, 2022: A recliner began making loud clunking noises during operation. I paid another $99 service visit fee. The technician found loose fasteners and tightened them. February 18, 2023: A control panel failed, with no button function, and began drawing excessive current. The power supply was hot to the touch. I paid another $99 service visit fee, and the technician replaced the control panel. January 11, 2024: A second control panel suffered the same type of failure. I paid another $99 service visit fee, and the control panel was replaced. April 29, 2026: I smelled burning electronics coming from a third control panel. I immediately stopped using the furniture and investigated. I removed the faulty control PCBs and found visible heat damage. The plastic housing was scorched and partly melted.

   I currently have four control PCBs available for inspection because I kept one of the boards previously removed by the service technician. Of these four boards, two are marked V1.1 and had burned. Two are marked V1.5 and had not burned. The fact that the failed boards are marked V1.1, while later boards are marked V1.5, strongly suggests that the control PCB was revised after the original design. The repeated failures and visible thermal damage raise a serious concern that the V1.1 control board has a high failure rate and presents an overheating/fire hazard.

   This is especially concerning because we never used the USB power outlet or the inductive charging function on these units not once. The failure occurred without any user load on those charging features.

   In my view, Ashley sold powered furniture containing defective control electronics that failed repeatedly and ultimately overheated severely enough to scorch and partially melt the plastic housing. Ashley has not, to my knowledge, issued a recall, safety notice, or corrective action for this issue. Given the repeated failures, excess current draw, hot power supply, burned PCBs, and melted plastic, this is not merely a cosmetic or convenience problem. It is a product safety issue. I have retained the failed PCBs, the non-burned replacement boards, and the damaged plastic parts. I can provide photographs, service records, receipts, and the boards themselves for inspection.

   Model

   Correze ASH-U9420262 RAF Zero Wall Power Recliner

   Bought from

   Evans Furniture, Chico, CA

   Bought

   Jun 27, 2020

   Where

   Chico, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 58, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

2. No one hurt

   Made Dec 26, 2025 · , sent to the company Dec 31, 2025 · , published by CPSC Jan 15, 2026

   The product, in the report: Electric lift recliner/chair. Manufactured by Ashley furniture. Name of the produce is Ballister Gunmetal Power Lift Chair (ASH50) 21604512

   At approximately 1:00 a.m. on December 12, we smelled a burning odor in our home but were unable to locate the source at that time.

   A few hours later, when I got up and sat in my lift recliner, it did not operate. I checked the power cord, which was plugged into a surge protector, and discovered that the AC adapter box leading to the chair had melted. The heat from the adapter also burned the floor.

   There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

   Model

   Ballister Gunmetal Power Lift Chair (ASH50) 216045

   UPC

   none

   Serial number

   None

   Bought from

   Woodstock Furniture Outlet

   Bought

   Dec 27, 2023

   Where

   Powder Springs, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Unspecified

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Unspecified

   As this report names them

   Brand Ashley Signature, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

3. No one hurt

   Made Dec 24, 2025 · , sent to the company Dec 30, 2025 · , published by CPSC Jan 14, 2026

   The product, in the report: Dual electric recliner loveseat with console

   Recliner loveseat spontaneous fire

   Model

   5930118

   Serial number

   643301401082

   Where

   Rochester, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 47, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Ashley, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

4. No one hurt

   Made Nov 10, 2025 · , sent to the company Nov 18, 2025 · , published by CPSC Dec 3, 2025

   The product, in the report: Ashley Furniture Shadowboxer Lumbar Dual Power Zero gravity recliner. SKU at American Furniture Warehouse is A1-161PR. It comes in tow colors--mine is the Slate (gray) color.

   I have a one month old recliner with illuminated cup holders and two charging ports (USB A and USB C). The ports became so hot last night that they could not be touched and if the electric recliner remained connected to power it would have melted the surrounding area and probably started a fire. Even after the ports stopped working, the supporting electronics continued to heat up. This is an Ashley made recliner and in 2021 to 2023 these recliners were subject to a recall due to several fires. The problem seems to remain unaddressed.

   Model

   Shadowboxer 1610213 or MXD6MH0

   UPC

   0 24052 90520 5

   Serial number

   503950453638

   Where

   Lakewood, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 68, Unknown

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

5. Hurt, no treatment

   Made Aug 29, 2025 · , sent to the company Sep 3, 2025 · , published by CPSC Sep 24, 2025

   The product, in the report: Power Reclining couch made by ashley furniture

   Hand got stuck due to large gap in a power recliner. Things , phones, remotes,or anything you may have in your seat with you Can fall through into the brackets that recline the chair. The power controls for in a location making it very easy to activate the reclining function as someone is trying to recover to lost item. Serious injury or loss of a finger is possible. I inforned the company on the day the recliner was delivered. The furniture company has tried and failed to repair on 2 occasions. the problem is not repairable due to design problem.

   Bought from

   ashley furniture wilmington nc, North Carolina

   Bought

   Aug 1, 2025, about then

   Where

   Rocky Point, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 56, Unknown

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Self

   As this report names them

   Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

6. No one hurt

   Made Nov 19, 2024 · , sent to the company Jan 24, 2025 · , published by CPSC Feb 7, 2025

   The product, in the report: Recliners

   The consumer has a safety concern about the recliners. The consumer has had several repairs on the product. They are defective and unsafe. The chairs would not recline when the consumer first used them in August 2023. Also, the consumer could not get out of the recliner because the footrest was crooked. She stated that she had to slide out of the chair.

   The consumer found out on one of the repair visits that the frame was also crooked, and the handles are defective.

   Model

   18508110525

   Bought from

   Colfax Furniture and Matress

   Bought

   May 25, 2023

   Where

   High Point, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   Unspecified

   As this report names them

   Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

7. No one hurt

   Made Dec 24, 2023 · , sent to the company Dec 29, 2023 · , published by CPSC Jan 17, 2024

   The product, in the report: Ashley Furniture Power chair

   My Ashley Furniture power chair caught fire even after I had the recall fix done

   Model

   Power Recliner with Headrest

   UPC

   024052516296

   Serial number

   631722504213

   Bought from

   Ashley Furniture

   Bought

   Jul 4, 2020

   Where

   Elgin, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 35, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Spouse

   As this report names them

   Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Incident, No Injury

8. Hurt, no treatment

   Made Aug 25, 2023 · , sent to the company Aug 29, 2023 · , published by CPSC Sep 20, 2023

   The product, in the report: Ashley furniture party time recliner electronic leg adjustable with lighting cup holders and lights underneath

   I own the recliner from Ashley furniture that has the cup holder recall. My recliner malfunctioned electronically over a year ago and they tried to repair it. I believe that the whole recliner and not just the cup holder is dangerously wired that can cause a fire and overheating.

   Bought from

   Ashley furniture athens Georgia

   Bought

   Sep 1, 2020, about then

   Where

   Athens, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 24, Male

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

9. First aid

   Made Aug 1, 2023 · , sent to the company Aug 3, 2023 · , published by CPSC Aug 24, 2023

   The product, in the report: Electric leather couch/loveseat, black, light up cup holders, lights up. Reclines on the right and left side. The center folds for arm rest or sitting.

   My Ashley Party Faux Electric recliner loveseat is unsafe. The cup holders are defective as it over heats and can cause a fire. I personally burned my wrist on it and didn’t think anything of it until I saw a recall message from Amazon to stop using it.

   Bought from

   Amazon.com

   Bought

   Nov 11, 2021, about then

   Where

   Haverhill, United States: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 31, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Spouse

   As this report names them

   Brand Ashley’s Party faux leather recliner love seat, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional

10. No one hurt

    Made Jul 6, 2023 · , sent to the company Jul 10, 2023 · , published by CPSC Jul 24, 2023

    The product, in the report: Correze 3-Piece Dual Power Reclining Modular Sofa Item: U94202S2 Correze Dual Power Modular Recliner Item: U94202S1 Description Truly putting high design into recline, the Correze power recliner with gray leather match upholstery proves that just because you’re a recliner doesn’t mean you have to look like one. Deceptively beautiful, its ultra clean-lined aesthetic is as cool and contemporary as they come. Low-profile back has a super swank look. When you need more support for your head and neck, the press of a button engages the Easy View™ power adjustable headrest, designed to let you lean back and still have a primo view of the TV. Ever-so-subtle curves and stunning stitching perfect the aesthetic. Includes 2 pieces: right-arm facing arm and left-arm facing zero wall power recliner One-touch power control with adjustable positions, Easy View™ adjustable headrest and zero-draw USB plug-in Zero-draw technology only consumes power when the USB receptacle is in use Zero wall design requires minimal space between wall and chair back Corner-blocked frame with metal reinforced seat Attached back and seat cushions High-resiliency foam cushions wrapped in thick poly fiber Leather match upholstery Due to its natural origin, real leather can show individual characteristics such as healed scars, growth marks, grain variation and shade variation Natural variations make each hide unique and do not detract from the wearing qualities of leather Extended ottoman for enhanced comfort Power cord included; UL Listed Exposed feet with faux wood finish Estimated Assembly Time: 35 Minutes Fabric Details Arm, Cushion and Inside Back: Leather ()% All other parts: Polyester ()%,PVC ()% Weight 186.00 lbs (84.35 kgs)

    I purchased Correze Reclining Sectional and sofa chair. We came home on Saturday July 1st and the chair was on fire. There was an electrical fire coming from inside the chair. I contacted Ashley Furniture and they are not acknowledging the serious issue. we came home to the smoke detectors going off and luckily we came home early enough to prevent the house from catching on fire https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/correze_3-piece_power_reclining_sectional/APK-U942023P.html

    Model

    Correze Dual Power Modular Recliner Item: U94202S1

    Serial number

    Item: U94202S1

    Bought from

    Ashley Furniture Store Geneva IL, Illinois

    Bought

    Sep 30, 2019, about then

    Where

    Geneva, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Unknown

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

11. Hurt, care not known

    Made Apr 3, 2023 · , sent to the company Apr 5, 2023 · , published by CPSC Apr 19, 2023

    The product, in the report: Wide seat recliner item number 1770152

    I purchased 2 oversize recliners from Ashley Furniture in Geneva IL. They were delivered on 3-29-23. When you sit in the recliner and recline or/and fall asleep if you put any pressure in the foot part of recliner it flips over on top of you after it throughs you to the floor. My boyfriend said it hurt his arm trying to catch the chair. These are very unsafe recliners. They have nothing to stop it from flipping over. The chair also flipped on my granddaughter but I caught the chair before it hit her and she was not hurt but scared. When I called the store they informed all sales final and would not discuss how unsafe they are. This product should be recalled before someone is killed.

    Serial number

    1770152

    Bought from

    Ashley Furniture in Geneva il

    Bought

    Feb 5, 2023

    Where

    South Elgin, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 60, Female

    The reporter’s relation to them

    My Child

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    Reports CPSC links to it

    20230404-7FD63-2147348286

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, Level of care not known

12. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Mar 6, 2023 · , sent to the company Mar 9, 2023 · , published by CPSC Mar 23, 2023

    The product, in the report: Ashley Furniture Electric Recliner

    Ashley Electric Recliner operating/moving through no input of the user. I have videos of it doing so. This is an extremely hazardous situation. If the chair moves without input from the user children, animals, other objects could get in the way when reclining/sitting up. This recliner has knocked a disabled individual onto the floor, twice now, requiring EMS intervention.

    UPDATED ON 4/19/2023: [On 04/18/2023 at 12:03 PM, a representative from Homemakers came out to inspect the faulty chair. When I explained the situation, and stated that I felt the issue was a design flaw, the technician stated, “that was my opinion.” A new part was to be ordered to replace the “power switch due to it ghosting.”. I was told that the supposed part would take 48 weeks. Not hours or days, but 48 weeks. Meanwhile the disabled individual whom has been harmed by this device is expected to continue using the defective chair for 48 weeks. This is unacceptable and an immediate recall of this brand of chair needs enacted upon.]

    Model

    523014

    Bought from

    HOMEMAKERS, Iowa

    Bought

    Sep 11, 2022

    Where

    Murray, Iowa: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 80, Female

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Other Relative

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

13. No one hurt

    Made Jul 26, 2022 · , sent to the company Aug 2, 2022 · , published by CPSC Aug 23, 2022

    The product, in the report: Recliner Chair ARRIS model NVG468MO serial 615710112327 made in Vietnam

    A standup chair by Ashley Furniture crushed my 25lb yorkie dog to death. The chair is called a power lift recliner. If a sensor had been attached (like a garage door) this would never have happened.

    Model

    Power Lift Recliner

    Bought from

    Ashley Furniture, California

    Bought

    Dec 10, 2020

    Where

    Temecula, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Unknown

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

14. No one hurt

    Made May 31, 2022 · , sent to the company Jun 24, 2022 · , published by CPSC Jul 11, 2022

    The product, in the report: recliner

    (05/28/2022) The lift chair stop working in the up position. Also, the power box was sparking. The consumer is concerned that the sparking would have cause a fire if the chair had been on a floor that is carpeted

    The consumer contacted the firm and was advised that he had three days from the date of purchase to return the product. The consumer was also advised that they will order parts for a repair which will take from 30 to 60 days.

    Model

    Item #1090012

    Bought from

    Ashley Furniture, North Carolina

    Bought

    Jan 13, 2022

    Where

    Germanton, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley Furniture Power Recliner, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

15. No one hurt

    Made Apr 9, 2022 · , sent to the company Apr 14, 2022 · , published by CPSC Apr 28, 2022

    The product, in the report: Jesolo Dark Gray Reclining Sofa by Ashley furniture.

    Discovered a serious pinch hazard with my reclining sofa set. When the recliner is operated the side of the sofa lowers down to the floor. My two year old stands next to the sofa when talking to me while I’m sitting down. If I were to move my weight forward or backward while her toes were under that portion it would severely pinch them with all the weight of the sofa and persons sitting in them. This needs to be recalled immediately I do not want this product in my house and I don’t want to be at a loss for the product I purchased.

    Model

    DBL REC LOVESEAT W/CONSOLE

    UPC

    2405249644

    Serial number

    Not applicable

    Bought from

    Louisville overstock - Clarksville Indiana store

    Bought

    Dec 10, 2021

    Where

    Scottsburg, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 2, Female

    The reporter’s relation to them

    My Child

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley Furnature, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

16. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Aug 15, 2019 · , sent to the company Aug 30, 2019 · , published by CPSC Oct 23, 2019

    The product, in the report: Ashley Furniture Recliner Model | 9760212

    Submitter says that when her husband went to sit in the chair he grabbed the remote and immediately dropped it due to it being extremely hot. Caller says that the remote was red hot to the touch and could potentially have caused a fire. Caller immediately went to unplug the chair from the wall.

    On 8/14 caller attempted to plug the chair again to the wall to see if the product would work. After a few minutes of being plugged in the remote got extremely hot again so the caller unplugged the chair again from the wall.

    Model

    9760212

    Bought from

    Ashley Furniture, Florida

    Bought

    Oct 21, 2017

    Where

    St Augustine, Florida: Unspecified

    Who was involved

    Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Unspecified

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    No Incident, No Injury

17. No one hurt

    Made Jun 10, 2019 · , sent to the company Jul 3, 2019 · , published by CPSC Jul 18, 2019

    The product, in the report: Power reclining Chair

    Ashley Power Lift Chair Model 9760212 The switches on the hand control wand can fail (Have had two fail on our chair) and when they fail, the chair can suddenly lift or lower (even if the button is not pressed) to the maximum or minimum height, or the back can lower or raise fully. Once the switch has failed there is no way for the consumer to move the chair to another position. Failure can make it difficult or impossible to get out of the chair.

    First switch failed about 3 months ago, and I was able to replace it. Second switch failed on 6/8/2019.

    Control wand model HSW208JC and it appears that the springs in the microswitches are weak or prone to breakage.

    This wand appears to be used on all of their power chair products.

    The defective switches are manufactured by Trantek Electronics, Ltd. Guangdong China P# 16510

    Model

    9760212

    Serial number

    631354015656

    Bought from

    The Chair Outlet

    Bought

    Jun 12, 2018

    Where

    PORTLAND, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 73, Female

    The reporter’s relation to them

    My Spouse

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley Furniture Industries, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

18. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Aug 12, 2016 · , sent to the company Aug 22, 2016 · , published by CPSC Sep 6, 2016

    The product, in the report: Collinsville sectional sofa [Recliner Chair]

    This is a new sectional sofa set (Collinsville model) from Ashley Furniture. A guest was getting up from the left sided arm recliner, and the chair tipped over. When there is any amount of pressure on the arm of the chair, the studs on the chair disengage from the bracket on the adjoining chair, and it tips over. There is no mechanism to keep the chair from tipping over. We reported it to Ashley Homestore, and a technician came out today, and verified there is a design defect. However, they offered no repair for it. I went to the store’s showroom today, and their floor model does the same thing. This is a dangerous safety issue that the public needs to be aware of.

    Model

    Collinsville SKU# 163-765-5

    Bought from

    Ashley Homestore, Florida

    Bought

    Jul 31, 2016

    Where

    Fort Myers, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 32, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    My Child

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

19. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Feb 11, 2016 · , sent to the company Mar 11, 2016 · , published by CPSC Mar 25, 2016

    The product, in the report: Recliner Chair

    The consumer indicates that six or seven months after he purchased the unit and the electrical switches had started malfunctioning, they would shock his hands every time he pressed them; this shock radiated to his arms as well.

    (Please reference Incident Report ID Number: 20151211-F6BAE-1538165)

    Model

    MA6VB00

    UPC

    Unknown

    Serial number

    S396539572

    Bought from

    Ashley, California

    Bought

    Feb 15, 2012, about then

    Where

    Chino Hills, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 60, Male

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Self

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

20. No one hurt

    Made May 13, 2014 · , sent to the company May 23, 2014 · , published by CPSC Jun 9, 2014

    The product, in the report: Ashley Furniture Paramount DuraBlend - Brindle Power Recliner. Dark Brown Leather, cup holders - theater type recliner. aka Reclining bed by other company’s. Zero degree recline for heart, legs, sleeping. Plugs in for power reclining - great for handicap like me.

    Ashley Furniture Paramount DuraBlend - Brindle Power Recliner

    The power recliner stopped working, and smell like it was burning. Found out that, all the wiring was not safely mounted inside on the frame etc..so it wouldn’t get caught in the gears. Due to this, in 4-5 places the wiring got caught, crushed and cut in the gears when used the last time.

    This could have started a fire, or electrical shock.. or both.!

    I can’t find the receipt after moving and cannot remember where we purchased it. Contacted the company.. and even though this is there product name/brand product - dangerous product defect, they told me the store was responsible for the taking care of the issue..

    I also told them I am handicap, and I need this recliner either repaired or replaced at there cost, although, I believe replacing it would be safer..

    They have another chair like this - that was recalled for lead paint on the legs, and other issues with there other recliners. Please Help me.! I can’t afford to replace or repair it.! Thank you.!

    [REDACTED]

    Where

    sterling hts, Michigan: Unspecified

    Who was involved

    Age 55, Female

    The reporter’s relation to them

    Self

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Incident, No Injury

21. Hurt, care not known

    Made May 30, 2012 · , sent to the company Jul 10, 2012 · , published by CPSC Jul 24, 2012

    The product, in the report: Reclining Chair

    On 5/18/2012 the consumer’s two young children, ages 1yr old and 2 were sitting on their mother’s lap in the reclining chair extended. As the 1 year old slid down from her mother’s lap, her leg became caught between the recliner and the chair extension. The 1 year old did not sustain any serious injuries. Later the 2 year had the same incident with neither sustained major injury. Both of the children’s legs were entrapped by the recliner. The retailer was contacted 5/23/2012 and she asked them to make the recliner not recline anymore. They advised her that she would have to return the item and pay a re stocking fee of $200. The consumer feels that the recliner should be child proof or provided a covering when in the reclined position for children to not slide through. She also feels that she should not have to pay a re stocking fee on a unit that is a hazard to her young children.

    Model

    Signature

    Bought from

    Ashley Furniture, Illinois

    Bought

    May 13, 2012, about then

    Where

    Canton, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium

    Who was involved

    Age 1, Female

    The reporter’s relation to them

    My Child

    As this report names them

    Brand Ashley Furniture, made or sold by Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.

    How badly, in CPSC’s words

    Injury, Level of care not known

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