CPSC recall 15-731, announced May 12, 2015, covers La-Z-Boy PowerReclineXRw (about 2,600 units). When reclined, the furniture can tip forward if the consumer exits without bringing the chair to an upright position, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumer should stop using the chair and contact the local dealer where the chair was purchased for a refund or a repair. Recall contact: call (855) 592-9087, or go to www.la-z-boy.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.
The series and style numbers are printed on a white label stapled to the front rail behind the leg rest or the underside of the leg rest.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
The recalled power reclining furniture involves three series of the PowerReclineXRw: P16, 32P and 39P. The P16 series is a single-seat recliner; the 32P series is a loveseat recliner; and the 39P series is a loveseat with a middle console. The furniture's back and leg rest are raised and lowered electronically by pressing buttons built into the furniture's side or on an optional attached controller. All models are upholstered in a variety of fabrics or leather products. The series and style numbers are printed on a white label stapled to the front rail behind the leg rest or the underside of the leg rest. The first three characters of the number will be P16, 32P or 39P, followed by the style number. Recalled recliners include: P16 PowerReclineXRw Recliners SERIES STYLE NAME P16 366 Reese Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 403 Vail Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 502 Joshua Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 508 Coleman Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 512 Pinnacle Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 515 Lancer Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 516 Mason Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 521 James Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 528 Larson Power-Recline XRw Recliner P16 530 Greyson Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 535 Conner Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 537 Hayes Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 563 Gibson Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 572 Lawrence Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 582 Maverick Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 701 Briggs Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 702 Easton Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 705 Gabe Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 707 Maxx Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 708 Forester Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 709 Jasper Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 711 Asher Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 714 Jace Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 735 Sullivan Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 740 Barrett Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 745 Carter Power-Recline-XRw Recliner P16 746 Duncan Power-Recline-XRw Recliner
What to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a white label stapled to the front rail behind the leg rest
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2015 through March 2015
- Price paid
- $600 to $4,300
Why it was recalled
When reclined, the furniture can tip forward if the consumer exits without bringing the chair to an upright position, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
La-Z-Boy has received five dealer reports of the furniture tipping forward when the chair was in a reclined position. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumer should stop using the chair and contact the local dealer where the chair was purchased for a refund or a repair. A service technician will schedule a time to come to the consumer's home and install a new part.
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.
- Contact the firm. Call (855) 592-9087, or go to www.la-z-boy.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund or a repair.
- 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
- La-Z-Boy
- Manufacturer
- La-Z-Boy Incorporated of Monroe, Mich.
- Product type
- Recliners, Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 15-731
- Units
- About 2,600
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and independent furniture stores nationwide from January 2015 through March 2015 for $600 to $4300.
PowerReclineXRw
CPSC product type: Recliner Chair
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 recliner recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,600 units: the 12th-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.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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 Alert button at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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