CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The screw on the underside of the Perfect Chair recliner can cut or entangle children or pets.
Human Touch Recalls Perfect Chair to Fix Screw Drive Due to Entanglement Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Human Touch or authorized Human Touch dealers such as Relax the Back or The Healthy Back Store from April 2000 to June 2004 (open screw) and June 2004 to September 2007 (dual-cover screw) for about $1800.
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.
Recall Number
09730
Product Information
Product Name
Human Touch LLC "Perfect Chair"
Product Type
Chairs, Stools & Benches
Number of Units
About 20,000
Distributed By
Human Touch LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.
Manufactured In
Thailand