Berkline Heated Massage Recliners Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores

Recall Date
2007-05-11
Manufacturer
Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn.
Units Affected
About 1,700

Products Involved

Berkline Heated Massage Recliners

Hazard

The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these recliners immediately and contact Value City Furniture or American Signature Furniture to have the recliner removed and to receive a full refund.

Reported Injuries

Berkline has received three reports of the control device overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores nationwide from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $400.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

This recall involves the Berkline heated massage recliners with model number 13071 and piece code number 2700. The brand name, the model number, and the piece code can be found on the bill of sale and/or product packaging. The recliners were sold in brown and burgundy.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28