CPSC recall 07-547, announced May 11, 2007, covers Berkline Heated Massage Recliners (about 1,700 units). The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 3 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 717-7091, or go to www.berkline.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
This recall involves the Berkline heated massage recliners with model number 13071 and piece code number 2700.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the bill of sale
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- December 2006 through February 2007
- Price paid
- $400
Why it was recalled
The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Berkline has received three reports of the control device overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 717-7091, or go to www.berkline.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Berkline Benchcraft
- Manufacturer
- Berkline Benchcraft LLC, of Morristown, Tenn.
- Product type
- Recliners, Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 07-547
- Units
- About 1,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores nationwide from December 2006 through February 2007 for about $400.
Berkline Heated Massage Recliners
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 recliner recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,700 units: the 15th-largest of 20 recliner recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,265 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 5 of 22 recliner recalls. Burn: named in 1 of 22 recliner recalls.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Berkline Benchcraft at (800) 717-7091 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.berkline.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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