CPSC recall 13-719, announced January 17, 2013, covers American Signature Reclining Chair (about 2,158 units). The chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact American Signature to receive free replacement legs. Recall contact: call (800) 743-4577, or go to www.vcf.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.
Which products are included?
The recalled chairs are Hayward Push Back reclining armchairs. They are 38 inches high and covered in brown or black faux leather fabric with double-needle baseball stitching. The brown chair is item number HGB-805-1. The black chair is item number HGB-805-2. The item number is on the upper right-hand side of the product tag attached to the bottom side of the chair's footrest.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- June 2012 through August 2012
- Price paid
- $150
Why it was recalled
The chair can tip over backwards when used in its fully reclined position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact American Signature to receive free replacement legs. Consumers may also return the chairs for a store credit equal to the full price of the chair. American Signature is contacting its customers directly.
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) 743-4577, or go to www.vcf.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund or a repair. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- American Signature
- Product type
- Recliners, Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 13-719
- Units
- About 2,158
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Value City Furniture stores and American Signature Furniture stores from June 2012 to August 2012 for about $150.
- Importer
- American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Reclining Chair
CPSC product type: Recliner Chair
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 recliner recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,158 units: the 14th-largest of 20 recliner recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,265 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 9 of 22 recliner recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 4 of 22 recliner recalls. Repair: offered in 7 of 22 recliner recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- American Signature is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2010 to 2014. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: American Signature Entertainment Centers (10-742, Jun 2010).
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
American Signature Inc.; at (800) 743-4577, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com, then click on Safety Recalls.
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