CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2017-02-08

La-Z-Boy Recalls Power Supplies Sold With Lift Chairs Due to Shock Hazard

17083 · Recalled 2017-02-08 · CPSC page

Model 1HL562 and Model 1ML562, Gold Series Lift Chair
Model 1HL562 and Model 1ML562, Gold Series Lift Chair

Description

The recall involves the power supplies sold with Gold Series electric Lift Chairs, the Clayton Luxury-Lift (Model 1HL562) and Power Lift (Model 1ML562), and Luxury-Lift (Models 1LF505 and 1LF819). They were also part of conversion kits for older lift chairs with Models 1LL320, 1LL508, 1LL515, 1LM320, 1LM508 and 1LM515. The power supply enables the chair's seat to lift a consumer from a seated into a standing position. The power supply casing is a black, plastic rectangular box measuring approximately 6 inches by 3½ inches by 3½ inches. Only power supplies with LOT #150113 are included in this recall. The model name, model number and lot number are printed on the back of the power supply.

Hazards

The lift chair's power supply cover can crack within the screw housing and break, causing the cover to detach and exposing the power supply's electrical components, posing a shock hazard to users.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the power supplies to power the lift chairs and contact La-Z-Boy for a free replacement power supply.

Products

NameModelUnits
Power supplies sold with lift chairsAbout 2,500 (In addition, 210 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
LogicData North America, of Grand Rapids, Mich. (power supply)
Distributor
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, of Monroe, Mich.
Made in
China (power supplies), United States (lift chairs)
Sold at
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, independent furniture, online at la-z-boy.com, 900, 800. The power supplies were also sold separately for about $170

Consumer contact

La-Z-Boy toll-free at 855-592-9087 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.la-z-boy.com and click on the Recall button for more information.

More images

Power supply connected to lift chair
Power supply connected to lift chair
Power supply with cover attached
Power supply with cover attached
Example of broken screw receptacles from power supply cover
Example of broken screw receptacles from power supply cover
Power supply showing affected lot number 150113
Power supply showing affected lot number 150113

Source: CPSC recall 17083. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.