Moderate Recalled February 8, 2017 About 2,500 (In addition, 210 were sold in Canada) units

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

Choking

The hazard

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.

Incidents reported: None reported

What to do now

Replace

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

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.

About this recall

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.

Product photos

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

Photos: U.S. CPSC