I have had a lift chair for 18 months approximatel...

I have had a lift chair for 18 months approximately. Twice it has failed.

The first time the motor stopped, I had had it less than 2 months. Somehow I was able to get out of the chair. It was difficult - I have car accident damage to both knees.

The store I purchased it from repaired it right away.

It took weeks before I can get back in it.

I use it sparingly, a few times a week because I'm a very nervous about using it. and I generally only use it if someone's home with me.

Over this weekend, I was using it. Suddenly the chair would not lift it would only recline. Every time I press the button to lift, it reclined more and more and more.

I was stuck in recline, feet up head down. I was by myself and there was no way I could get out.

My adult sons were at least an hour or more away from me.

My wife and run a quick errand, I called her back. She was unable to help me out because of the angle I was in.

We ended up having to call the fire depart.

A couple of paramedics came in, and tipped the chair up so I can get out.

The firemen told me that this was a very common thing with lift chairs.

Still don't know what happened. It will recline, the back of the chair will go up and down now. The leg rest stays up.

I believe the warranty was only 1 year.

I now have a useless piece of furniture, and even if it was repaired I'm afraid to use it.

My insurance paid for this, almost $1,400.

And even if it was repaired tomorrow I am scared to get in it. I just don't feel I can trust it.

I filled out a customer service form, but I have not received an email back.