Recalls / 2009-03-18
Human Touch Recalls Perfect Chair to Fix Screw Drive Due to Entanglement Hazard
09730 · Recalled 2009-03-18 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves chair model numbers PC-095, PC-3, PC-7, and PC-9 that have an "open screw" drive or a "dual cover" screw drive and that were sold prior to September 2007. Screws that are fully covered (the "quad cover") are not subject to this recall; see picture.
Hazards
The screw on the underside of the Perfect Chair recliner can cut or entangle children or pets.
Reported injuries
Human Touch LLC has received no reports of injuries to humans but has received one report of a dog's fur becoming entangled in the screw.
Remedy
Consumers should inspect the chair immediately and to see if it has the 'open screw' or 'dual cover screw,' centered directly beneath the chair. Consumers should stop using these chairs if children or pets are present and contact either Human Touch or a Human Touch dealer for a free screw cover kit.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Human Touch LLC "Perfect Chair" | About 20,000 |
Parties
- Distributor
- Human Touch LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.
- Made in
- Thailand
- Sold at
- June 2004 to September 2007 (dual-cover screw) for about $1800.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Human Touch toll-free at (800) 355-2762 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.humantouch.com/pcrecall.html
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Source: CPSC recall 09730. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.