How to safely operate your recliner sofa
Recliner sofas are an ever-popular choice for the home and for good reason – who doesn’t love kicking back with their feet up after a long day?
With the extra touch of luxury lounging that a recliner sofa brings comes extra safety considerations. In this guide, we’ve compiled key advice for how you can enjoy your reclining relaxation without running into hazards at home.
Read all information
First things first, we strongly advise that you read and retain any product information and operational instructions you receive with your new DFS motion furniture.
This includes: product information on the website or that you receive from one of our colleagues in-store or over the phone; care guides and information received via email before, during and after your purchase; physical information received as a booklet or guide when your furniture arrives; and any other information available to you on our website.
Supervise children
Please do not allow children under 4 to use motion seating. Children aged 4 and above should always be supervised by a responsible adult when using motion furniture and when around motion furniture in use. Equally, children should not be allowed to play on or with motion seating – recliner sofas are not toys. Please take extra care when using furniture with swivel, rotating or rocking mechanisms and be mindful of children present when in use.
Take care with pets
Pets should also be kept away from motion furniture when in use and following a lengthy period of reclining, to avoid becoming trapped or injured by moving parts.
Mind your fingers and hands
Even when not in use, avoid reaching into inaccessible or tight parts of the motion furniture, and always be careful when handling accessible moving parts, such as the footrests, sides and adjustable headrests.
Move carefully
Should you want to move your motion furniture, please disconnect any electrical cables first, and ensure your furniture is set to its standard position. Furniture should be placed on flat, even flooring, so be mindful of your environment and existing features you have in your space, and remember to correctly install modular pieces after moving or cleaning. To make this process easier, consider adding DFS Eaziglides to your furniture.
Do not attempt to open or fix
Put the tools down! Please do not attempt to open or fix any moving parts or electrical components. If any electrical components of your motion furniture are not working, please contact our friendly customer service team for a technical consultation.
Sit safely
Sitting comfortably? We want to make sure your comfort is safe, too. Please don’t lean on the sides of any sofas, chairs, or modular furniture; the arms and sides are not designed as standing aids or to be leant over.
How to safely operate your electric or battery-powered recliner
We offer two powered recliner options across our ranges: power, with electrical cables connected to a plug socket, and power plus, running on battery packs. All the considerations above should be taken into account when operating both power and power plus recliners, with extra precautions to keep in mind due to their electrical elements.
Foster
Uncomplicated comfort at its best, the Foster recliner range is smart and inviting from every angle. Indulge in plump, high-back support with durable yet soft-touch fabrics, designed to offer kick-back comfort for all the family, with options to upgrade to heated seats, reading lights and storage.
San Antonio
Upholstered in our luxurious Super Club leather, the San Antonio is sleek and contemporary with a timeless appeal that never goes out of style. Choose independently power reclining seats with power headrests, indulgent heated seats and memory reclining so you can always return to your perfect position.
DFS products and components meet British and European electrical safety requirements
Zinc Sofa Bed
Mid century style meets modern comfort in the French Connection x DFS Zinc sofa bed, offering angled arms, rounded seats and button-back cushions for the ultimate in relaxed cool. Unexpected overnight guests are easier to deal with than ever thanks to a pull-out base and reclining back.
