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La-Z-Boy is one of the world’s leading residential furniture producers. We manufacture a full line of comfortable products for the living room and family room, including the our famous recliners, reclining sofas and love seats, sleep sofas, modular furniture and leather upholstery, as well as stationary sofas, love seats and chairs.
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Reviewed March 24, 2014
When I bought my loveseat, I looked at the showroom model. I even turned it over and looked at the inside. I saw no particle board or cardboard. What I got when my purchase was delivered was mostly particle board with a few pieces of plywood. Worse yet was the center console which was largely formed with cardboard! The particle board in the footboards failed quickly. Foam of one side broke down and then the arm assembly broke, more particle board. They make a big deal of their heavy duty oak and plywood construction, but where I found oak in the showroom, my chair had OSB. Where the showroom used plywood, with few exceptions my chair was particle board. This is not what I paid good money for.
Reviewed March 24, 2014
I purchase two sofas from La-Z-Boy, but we can't sit on them because the back covers half the seat. Trying to get help for the past year and a half. Now I have a brand new recliner with the remote and when you use it makes a ton of noise. I thought this store was reliable. The funny part is the sales person convinced us to take the extra warranty on the recliner and I am going to use it. Every review that I have seen is negative. Don't buy or look for furniture at La-Z-Boy before you read the reviews. It is made terribly and service forget about it, they don't have it. If you happen to see a positive review it was probably written by someone associated with that company. For the amount of money we spent there, I will pursue this problem until the day I die.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for your recent purchase experience with La-Z-Boy and would like to assist you. A representative from our department will be in contact with you within 48 business hours to being working on a resolution.
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La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed March 21, 2014
DON"T DO IT. I bought a top of the line couch for $3500+. It was a beautiful couch, leather, power recliners and less than 2 weeks later it has 1 recliner which will not recline and another that won't stay up right. They have promised to come service the couch in 2 weeks and in the meantime I have an expensive broken couch in my living room. My family bought a La-Z-Boy couch when I was in high school, and 20 years later, it is still kicking. Unfortunately, the company has changed. The salespeople were very friendly and customer service very kind. Delivery was hours late, but communicative. Overall, do yourself a favor and stay very far away from this company. If you have problems, and no doubt you will, they will not get solved quickly or easily. The product, while it seems nice in the store, will NOT last. If I could give a more negative review, I would.
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience with La-Z-Boy; we're sorry to hear it did wasn't what you were expecting. Based on the information you provided I was able to find your service ticket and see this is being handled with our service department. If you have further concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note our customer satisfaction is important to us and we are doing the best we can to get this resolved for you.
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La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed March 19, 2014
After only 3 years the color just fell off the $2500 love seat. The sofa had been treated from day one but wherever you touched it the color faded. The dark brown quickly turned to a light beige. This sofa does not get used often and the Lazboy reclining chairs which are used all the time show no sign of wear after 3 years. The leather used on the love seat is obviously sub standard. This was of no help when I called Lazboy who said, "sorry the leather is only guaranteed for one year." I will NEVER buy anything from Lazboy again, ever. We have a much less expensive leather set by Palliser that we bought from the Brick 15 years ago that is well used and shows NO signs of wear. So something has to be wrong with this batch of leather but Lazboy won't take responsibility for their cheap product.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your La-Z-Boy product. We are sorry to hear that the experience is not what you were expecting. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention as well as the opportunity to correct it for you. A representative from our company will be in contact with you within 48 business hours to begin forming a resolution for you.
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Reviewed March 19, 2014
I am not an angry person. I am a very thankful and appreciative person, but La-Z-Boy has pushed me to my limit. After spending hours at La-Z-Boy Galleries with Erik ** who did not make the sale without talking to LINDA his boss/MANAGER more on her later, trying to find the right couch reclining chair, tables and a TV stand and spending almost six thousand dollars - first time in my life I could do that, I was told it would be weeks before delivery. I went ahead and order it. I SOLD my old couch and furniture to a relative and got carpet cleaned. Two days before delivery La-Z-Boy manager Linda called and gave a ** story about the warehouse and it would be another two weeks. This was not a special order!
Then two weeks later Karen called at 8:00 pm saying they LOST my furniture - the couch and recliner. They had a table and could deliver it but not the TV stand and blamed the warehouse AGAIN. I could not believe it. Yes they refunded my money but I now going on four weeks have NO furniture. They did not even offer a discount or come in and pick something else out. I would not have done that. Also Manager LINDA coughed and sneezed and blow her nose constantly. She should of been home. She was disgusting and spreading germs all over. Karen said she contacted the owners in Florida but they did NOT care!!!! Please don't go to La-Z-Boy. I have had three back surgeries and it is difficult to find comfortable furniture and spend hours looking for it!!! Unsatisfied customer and in Pain.
We sincerely apologize about your service experience with your La-Z-Boy purchase. We appreciate your feedback and would like to make things right. A representative from our office will be in contact with you within 48 business hours to assist in finding a resolution.
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La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed March 18, 2014
I purchased a power recliner 6 weeks ago. Since delivery I have had the service man from La-Z-Boy at my home 3 times. There is an electrical problem, which he has attempted to fix, by replacing parts each time. However, the chair still has the same problem. I told the service man, whom by the way is very professional, courteous, and a gentleman, that I don't feel there is anything that will fix this chair's problem, and I would like to have the chair replaced. After a number of days he called me, and told me that La-Z-Boy will not replace the chair, but will only continue to send him parts to replace. So now I have to block out time for the 4th time to "attempt" to repair what is a new chair, as I wait for him to receive the parts, and get back to me to make an appointment.
This is a chair which cost over $1300.00. The corporate customer service person told me they have no authority to force the store to replace the chair, as the store is an independent business. The store has told me the exact opposite; only the corporate office can authorize a replacement. It is clear I made a mistake in trusting the La-Z-Boy company to be a strong customer oriented manufacturer. I am caught in a situation of buying a lemon, with no ability to get the company to "do the right thing". Is it unrealistic on my part to expect more than I have gotten in the way of repairing a product that has not worked right since day one?
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you had with your La-Z-Boy product and regret to hear that it did not meet your expectations.A representative from our office will be in contact with you within 48 business hours to gather further information so we can begin working on a resolution for you.
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La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed March 8, 2014
Made a purchase of 4,000 for a power reclining loveseat and two chairs from Lazy Boy Of Tacoma WA. Was told 8 to 10 weeks delivery time. 6 months later I do not have chairs. 5 and a half months later, they just delivered the loveseat and the reclining mechanism doesn't work. And... The material on the loveseat looks like a 5 year old put it together. So bad you can see the stuffing coming out under the arm piece and it's stuffed uneven and the seam in the back of it is not even.. Called the manager to explain what happened and also asked when I was getting my chairs delivered and she started to argue with me and then she hung up on me... So please do not waste money on furniture at lazy boy, you will be very unhappy. No returns/exchanges because all the furniture at Lazy Boy is considered custom ordered... learned the hard way!!!! Still don't have chairs and I have a broken poor quality loveseat for 4,000.00.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review and for bringing this matter to our attention. We regret to hear of any inconvenience you have experienced during your La-Z-Boy purchase. We look forward to working with you to correct this. A representative from our company will be in contact with you within 48 business hours to begin working on a resolution.
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The La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed March 4, 2014
Purchased a sofa/recliner from the Henrietta N.Y. store. The customer service is a horrible. After the sofa was delivered (about 30 minutes) the safety device from the foot rest fell off. I phoned the store to report the problem. I was told that the store would contact a repair service to fix and that same service would call me back. I waited and after three days called the store again. This time I asked to speak to a manager (Tom), could not have been more rude and unprofessional. I explained to him my problem and my concerns about the customer complaints I read on the computer. His response was not to calm my concerns but to inform me that 341 complaints on the computer is nothing... not my words but his. I was shocked. He further went on to add that he call the service number for me and basically said, "what more do you want?"
I finally got a call from the service people who are located in Buffalo NY (I live in Rochester NY). The woman that I spoke to could not understand why Tom (who claimed to be the manager) did not give me the number to phone the repair service directly. She further explained that when she spoke to Tom that she told him a work order had been submitted. When I phoned Tom he never mentioned that to me and after I explained how upset I was (especially after reading the service reviews) he hung up on me. That's right, hung up.
Three weeks after the delivery, my sofa has been fixed, as far as the safety device is concerned. Now, I pray that nothing else goes wrong because in my heart I feel like I purchased a lemon. I should have read the reviews before purchasing anything. I stupidly thought that Lazy Boy was a good product. This could be a costly mistake on my part for not taking the time to research this product in advance. Big price to pay. And, as far as the so called manager, he can keep his attitude and the customer will go away. I will never step foot in that showroom again.
We are sorry to hear about your recent experience with your La-Z-Boy purchase and regret to hear it was less than what you expected and appreciate that you have brought this to our attention. We look forward to correcting this experience. A representative from our company will be in contact with you within 48 business hours to work on a resolution.
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The La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed March 3, 2014
I purchased a recliner and 2 love seats in Jan 2010 and received delivery March 2010. But now 4 years later the recliner is threadbare and one of the love seats on the back cushion is also threadbare. I went to their customer service and all they told me "there was a 1 year warranty (with no exceptions)." I am retired and a widow, so I live alone. So on February 24, 2014 I visited the store where I purchased the furniture and spoke to the manager. And I was told there was nothing he could do for me. (La z boy Rockville Centre, NY) I have never had furniture that showed this kind of wear in a short amount of time. I thought buying a quality item was my best choice. But I was wrong. Will never buy from La z boy again.
Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. We appreciate any and all feedback and look forward to working with you on this for a resolution. A representative from our company will be in contact with you via email within the 48 business hours to discuss what we can do to correct this concern.
Thank youLa-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2014
When my husband and I wanted to purchase furniture that matched for our living room, we decided on La-Z-Boy, even though we realized it would be more expensive than other stores. This was in January 2011. We wanted something of quality, as we are in our late 50's and wanted something that would last hopefully until we retired. We were encouraged at the La-Z-Boy store to not purchase the couches that were "part" leather, but to go with the better quality, "full leather". After spending over $4,000 on a couch, recliner and coffee table, we felt that we had made a good decision.
However, in less than one year, the leather flaked and lost its color in several areas. We called customer service and they asked if we had purchased the extra leather "warranty insurance" package. We said no, because it was just the two of us at home, and we had not torn the leather, it had just prematurely aged. Apparently this is a common thing, because they told us that we were not covered and we should have purchased the extra "warranty insurance" on the leather. Had I known that less than 2 years after purchasing this furniture I would have to cover it with a blanket to be presentable, I would have gone to the "big box" store and gotten a couch and recliner that cost 20% of what we spent.
La-Z-Boy says there are "6 FACTS about LEATHER"... which includes "1) outlasts fabric four to one, 2) provides year-round comfort, 3) leather is extremely durable, 4) leather ages well... 5) leather's color stays vibrant, and 6) leather is easy to care for." Hmmmmm.... something does not add up. I am not the type person to be angry, and that is the only reason I did not give this a one star. However, I am very, very disappointed, and will be telling everyone I know to never purchase La-Z-Boy furniture again. It is sad that the "bargain basement" cloth reclining couch I purchased in 2006 is still nice looking and cost only $299 on sale. That is where I will go next time. This La-Z-Boy is my "bone-headed purchase of the decade" that I will have to live with for a long time. I should have read reviews first.
Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced with your La-Z-Boy product. A representative from our office will be in contact with you via email within 48 business hours to being working with you on a resolution.
Thank you
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2014
We bought a reclining sofa in May 2013 for our new house. We moved in a few months later and started using this sofa. After a few months, the cheap cushions started tilting. When you sit on it, you drastically lean left. The tech came out and said all they can do is replace the cushion. I asked why replacing the cushion with another one is the response. How is that fixing it? They ordered it on Jan 7th and we still don't have it. I wanted a better fix or a replacement credit and they won't do anything but replace it with their cheap poorly made cushion. After we use it, I am positive it will be the same problem and then we are out of the 1 year warranty. I really thought that for $1,500, that we would get a great quality sofa instead of this cheap sofa that doesn't even hold up for a year. We should have gone elsewhere. We expected quality merchandise and received a cheaply made sofa. Very disappointed in the sofa and the company.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback. I am sorry your experience has not been what you expected, we are doing the best we can to work out a reasonable resolution for you. Based on the information provided, I was able to find that this is being serviced within the perimeters of our warranty. I see you are scheduled for service on 4/22 for the tech to install a new seat and advise on reinforcement options.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2014
The demonstration at the store is NOT what you get on your furniture at all. And my sofa was never treated even though I was charged $130 for fabric stain protection. LIED. Trying to work with Store Manager (Bolingbrook - Leda) and she blames me for not telling her we go original run around on initial call to Cust Serv. Customer service has supposed to call me for last 3 days-nope. Store manager Leda was to call me on Monday (after our pick up on Sat), she lied and said no... that she said CS was to call. BS... Lying and cheating. I will never buy from them again. And I am telling everyone I know about their "Shifty" business practices. I was to get call today---nope.....
Thank you for taking the time to submit your experience with your recent La-Z-Boy purchase. Based on the infromation provided I have found infromation regarding communication between customer service, the store and yourself regarding the treatment of your furniture. It was confirmed that the unit WAS treated with the Ultra Sheild protection plan on 2/15/14. If you need to make any warranty claims regarding stains or accidental damages, please contact the protection plan company Ultra Sheild at 800.866.9636 to submit your claim.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Response Team
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2014
I purchased a reclining sofa and swivel rocker that was delivered in November 2013. There were immediate quality issues that still have not been resolved. The store referred us to customer service who finally came on Jan 20th. To-date, there has been no response even after my call for a status update. The fabric is wrinkled and the tailoring of the furniture is of poor workmanship. Recliner mechanisms need adjusted for movement, etc. As a previous owner of La-Z-Boy recliners, I expected more. Obviously, the quality is not the same as years ago. After-the-sale service is nonexistent!
Warning: Consider other furniture manufacturers when making a decision from La-Z-Boy, because what you see in the store may not be the same as what is delivered to your home. Good luck.
We appreciate the opportunity to address this sitution for you. We apologize for your recent experience with your La-Z-Boy purchased and look forward to finding a resolution for you. A representive from our department will be in contact with you via email within 48 business hours to discuss resultion options.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2014
We purchased an electric recliner with microfiber fabric in November 2014. When they delivered the chair, the transformer didn't work properly. The delivery guys rocked, returning after hours that night to fix the problem. He told us if we had another problem just call the store and they would fix it right away. As we lived in the chair, the fabric began to stretch out and wrinkle. My husband is the primary user and he is not a large person, but the padding on the footrest already shows the indents of his legs and the fabric on the footrest looks as if it has been used for years. We knew it would show stains.
It's also very staticky, attracting all the dust on the floor. After two months, transformer went out again. Without it, the chair is not useable as a recliner. The store could not get someone out to fix it for over 2 weeks. Winter weather caused a reschedule that made it almost 3 weeks from my call. They have fixed the transformer, but the only help for the wrinkly fabric is to replace the entire seat and the footrest. They will come get it and have the chair for another week.
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2014
Purchased a leather reclining sofa and chair in 2008. Was told by sales person that damage from animals was covered under warranty. She totally lied to me! It is NOT covered at all! I have had to have the same reclining mechanism repaired on the couch for the third time now. This last time, after waiting 15mins for someone to pick up, I was told that I would hear from the third party repair service within 48hrs. I NEVER heard from them. Over a week and a half later I called back and was placed on hold for nearly 30mins before anyone ever picked up. They transferred me to the third party repair people and they had no record of a service call. Naturally, La-Z-Boy has had my money since I called initially. When I spoke to the service department, they offer no compensation for my complaint. I will definitely NOT be buying from them again. Terrible customer service, long wait times on the phone, poor quality and lying service people. Not worth the money I paid.
Thank you for providing feedback on Consumer Affairs. We are sorry to hear that your experience was not what you expected. Based on the information provided, I was able to see what your unit was serviced and completed. If you have any concerns in the further please do not hesistate to contact us.
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La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2014
Purchased 2 recliners from La-Z-Boy. Received them Oct. 4, 2013. In a 6 week period the chairs had pilled so bad that even a sweater shaver did not remove it. They said that "it is normal for it to do that". Sent someone from comfort care out 2x's. Took lousy pictures and said there is NOTHING they can do!! I like the chairs but the material is NOT what I thought it would be. They give no satisfaction whatsoever and claim that there are NO adjustments to make. They DO NOT stand behind their product.
I have shaved, run the vacuum over it and it looks like crap! We are on a fixed income and this was almost $2000.00 purchase. I am sure they would NOT have this "OLD" looking product in their home. I did not purchase this to have to shave and run the vacuum on it constantly. As long as you do not have a complaint, you are fine. Never in life dealt with a company that would ever do this. HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE!!!! Fine as long as you have NO complaint!!!! The only stars they deserve are in the sky!
I am sorry to hear about your recent experience will La-Z-Boy. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. A representative from our dpeartment will be in contact with you with 48 business hours to discuss what we do to help.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2014
I ordered 2 recliners as a surprise birthday gift to husband. Recliners ordered in September and birthday was Oct. 26. I waited 8 weeks 2 days. The gifts showed up wrong so I refused order. I contacted lazy boy which was a joke, took 3 days for a manager to call me back. I requested a refund so I could just run out and purchase ready made recliners. I was denied and given these options.
1. wait 3 weeks to have nailheads removed and holes buffed out of leather. If problems occur in future they would help.
2. accept furniture and a repairman could come out and remove the arms and replace. If there was mechanical damage lazy boy would assist me for 5 years
3. wait 8 to 9 weeks for new furniture to be made!
The reason this is ridiculous is because this was a surprise gift that I paid 4,300.00 that has been ruined. I do not want furniture with holes buffed out. I do not want brand new furniture with extensive repairs. I did not have time to wait 8 or 9 more weeks. This company is horrible to do business with. They are holding me accountable to a terms and conditions contract that they are not upholding themselves.
Reason I say this.....I ordered the furniture they made a mistake that is not my fault. It was not what I ordered. 2. I signed a paper saying I would wait maximum 8 weeks, nowhere does it say if they make a mistake I should wait another 8 weeks to get it right (obviously this wouldn't have worked as a gift as planned). 3. accept a couple hundred bucks for compensation and damaged furniture that was not part of the contract. When a company makes a mistake a customer should have the right to a refund! No gift! No money! No chairs! The only thing I have received is a headache from this horrible company!!!
I am sorry to hear about your recent purchase experience with La-Z-Boy. We appreciate any and all feedback as it gives the opportunity to improve. A representative from our company will be in contact with you within 48 business hours.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2014
Bought several pieces, spent a lot of money. Within a few weeks, leather sofa started peeling. It is just my husband & I living here so NO abuse. La-Z-Boy wanted to touch up peels but we said absolutely not since there are several defects. We want the couch replaced. A week has gone by and heard nothing. My husband called customer service today who said an inspector has to look at pics the tech took. It's been awhile. Knock, knock, is anyone there for us? Obviously not! Stay away from LA-Z-BOY!
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. I am sorry it took sometime to have your unit serviced. Based on the information provided I was able to find your service ticket and noticed the unit is being replaced. If you have any further concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you!
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2014
Bought 2 recliners in early October 2013. We were told 8-10 weeks due to a material change, but could arrive earlier by the new sales rep Carol (who, BTW, no longer works there). 2 follow up calls later, by myself and husband NOT the LB staff, we still have not received our furniture as of 1/18/14. We have been told it should arrive the end of January. Unfortunately, we can not cancel our order and get our down payment back. If a material is not available or on back order the customer should be informed before the purchase and should state that it may take several months. I'm sure the reason they don't tell you this is because you would shop elsewhere. I DO NOT RECOMMEND LA-Z-BOY.
Darlene and Rick,
Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate any and all feedback because it gives us the oppurtunity to make things right. We regret to hear that your purchase experience was not what it should have been. A representative from our company will be in contact via email in the next 48 busines hours to work with you on a resolution.Thank you
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2014
We purchased a La-Z-Boy recliner from the Mesa, AZ store about 14 months ago. The frame of the chair is broken in half, the springs and staples are falling out and the fabric is torn. There is sharp protruding wood in the lumbar section and in the arms of the chair. An outsourced service man representing La-Z-Boy attempted to fix the wood in the arms but they're still sharp and protruding. And for the broken frame, I called the service department and was informed to take the chair to their service department in Phoenix. I drive a Prius.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback on your La-Z-Boy product. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention and look forward to correcting this experience for you. A representative from our department will be in contact with you via email within the next 48 business hours to begin working on a resolution.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2014
We purchased a La-Z-Boy power recliner sofa and received it about a month ago. We experience a problem with one of the recliners mechanical jam overloads popping out. The service person told us the foot lift was hitting the carpet, and replaced the plastic overload parts. Within a day the problem occurred again. On the service person's second visit he realigned the mechanism and adjusted the footrest material height because it was hanging down about an inch more than the right side recliner. Within a day the problem came back. This time the overload would not reset because the rail was out of alignment. The service person replaced the rail mechanisms, plus we raised the front of the couch 2 inches. This fixed the problem for a short while, but after several recline cycles the overload popped again and only one rail would reset. (The other was out of alignment and will not snap in.)
I called the store and asked the manager to get involved because the service department was telling me that I don't know how to sit in the chair properly, and that's why it is failing. After the store manager got in touch with the service department, I received a call from a service representative who told me the failure was all my fault, and that there was nothing more they could do, end of story or "the problem has been resolved". (I blew a fuse - details omitted.) So here I sit with a brand new $2000 sofa with a useless recliner. I am totally at a loss on this issue. I'm retired and on a fixed income, and can't afford to replace my couch again. All I can say is, if you want Wal-Mart quality, don't buy from La-Z-Boy, go to Wal-Mart.
Thank you for taking the time to submit feedback on your experience with La-Z-Boy. We appreciate all feedback, as it gives us the chance to improve. Please know we are do the best we can to service you within the parameters of our warranty. Based on the information you provided, I was able to find your current service ticket and see you are scheduled for service on 4/22 the installation of parts to resolve the issue. If you have further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2014
Our purchase at the Belden Village store in Canton, Ohio has been a nightmare from the get go. They have an unscrupulous and devious manager who does not want to be bothered with facts as his mind is already made up and you are wrong. Check on delivery as to what that entails moving your furniture and extra charges to move items. You will be paying for the furniture before they hit the floor of your house so beware, they have your money and then are impossible to deal with.
I wish I had seen these reviews before I bought Lazy Boy. Furniture poor quality and workmanship. Furniture fabric welting and cushions after 4 days were wrinkled, uneven, and looked older than the sofas (18 yrs old) I was replacing. Told I must "fluff" cushions to keep them looking good. These are not down cushions and I surely didn't want high maintenance items but STUCK. None of this info divulged before purchase. The store's customer service is deplorable and the manager is as stated in another review egotistical and arrogant - knows all and nothing. I would advise buying at the other popular furniture stores in Canton and Amish towns. I have never heard a complaint with their service. You take your chances if you buy at Belden Store and...... they are not good.
We apologize for your recent purchase experience with La-Z-Boy. We appreciate you taking the time to submit feeback and look forward to working with you to correct this. A representative from our company will be in contact within 48 business hours to gather further infromaton and work on a resolution.
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Reviewed Jan. 14, 2014
We bought the recliner through Ethan Allen galleries about 6-7 years ago. Now it broke. The web says call this local number and will get a local person. Due to the complex mechanics, should have an official repair person. I call. They tell me I have to call a national number. I call 4 different times, wait over 10 minutes each time...one time 20 minutes.
The person taking the call told me I couldn't buy it at Ethan Allen. I said "We did" in a loud agitated voice. I did not swear. I did not threaten. She told me she was going to end the conversation if I spoke to her in a threatening manner. No satisfaction. I will not be threatened by a misinformed receptionist who is to help me. I liked the recliner. It is worthless now that the mechanics doesn't let it recline. Now that I see you can't get it repaired...go elsewhere. Lazy Boy seems to forget they do not have a monopoly on the concept of recliners. GO ELSEWHERE.
Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention and for providing feedback. We look forward to resolving this issue for you and to assit you in fixing your recliner. A representative from our department will be in contact within 48 business hours to work on a resolution.
Thank you
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 14, 2014
As a 20 year customer of LaZ-Boy, I purchased 2 recliners and a matching loveseat from the Polaris Store in Westerville, Ohio in 2011. Within one month of delivery, I had to schedule service on the recliners. The parts that operate the foot to raise and lower broke. The nut holding a lever was plastic and broke. This along with the levers were replaced. What followed were more service calls as the chairs continued to function incorrectly due to bending of the lifting/lowering mechanism in the footrest. In Oct. 2013, the chairs were repaired twice. In Nov. 2013 the chairs again were repaired twice. In Dec. 2013 the chairs were again reviewed and parts ordered but the service man said the cause was severe downward abuse. Once again, I am scheduled for repair on Jan. 25, 2014. This is the last time!! As I will replace them if they break down again. I am a 68-year-old woman, disabled, and do NOT extend severe downward pressure on the footrest, I have to use the handle to lower the footrest. The problem is substandard parts in the footrest mechanism, why else would it bend after less than one week's installation. La-Z-Boy once was a superior product, but no longer. So if you want a recliner without problems, I would advise you to steer clear of La-Z-Boy.
We apologize for your experience with your most recent La-Z-Boy purchase and that they have not lived up to the standard they should have. We appreciate you taking the time to submit feedback. Based on the information provided, I was able to find your service ticket. I see that service has since been resolved. We hope everything is working as it should now. If you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2014
We purchased a leather recliner in late 2009 and the color is worn off the seat. The chair was purchased with the expectation that it would last more than four years, for the premium price we paid. Being made in China does not surprise us. Contacted Patsy in Customer Care (she was very professional) and our options are to have the leather restored or purchase a new chair. Neither option is not acceptable in our minds as we went to La-Z-Boy instead of a bargain basement store. Rest assured that every effort will be made within our circle of friends and business associates to dissuade them from purchasing anything at La-Z-Boy. Once a great company, now it is second class.
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2014
After 13 months our recliner was worn on the arm rests and on the head rest. They said there is not a thing that they can do. Because it's was a month over the year warranty. I would never buy anything again from them. We bought from leather gallery and love our furniture. We have had it for over a year and still looks brand new. I think the chair we bought from lazy boy was not really leather. Be careful when you're going to pay thousands for leather.....
Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. We appreciate all feedback as it gives us the opportunity to improve. A representative from our department will be in contact via email within 48 business hours to gather details and work with you on a resolution.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Jan. 2, 2014
I grew up with Lazy boy furniture and knew it was expensive but the quality of the product made it worth it. I have a chair that my grandfather bought new and used for probably 10 years and then he passed it down to us. My husband will only sit in this chair that still works fine. There is a hole in the arm and the cushioning is non existent, but he won't give it up. I purchased 2 new recliners for him and he still won't sit in them. Then I went and purchased a double recliner a couple years ago. The foot feet fell on one section and the furniture store that I purchased it from came out and replaced some parts, since that time we have had parts just fall off. We are still using it until it totally falls apart since it was quite an expensive item. I will never purchase your product again unless you go back to the creating quality product that you did 20 plus years ago. PLEASE START PRODUCING QUALITY PRODUCT AGAIN.
Lynnette,
Thank you for taking the time to submit feedback regarding your recent La-Z-Boy purchase. I apologize that the experience was not what it should have been. We appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention as well as the opportunity to correct it for you. A reepresentative from our department will be in contact within 48 business hours to work on a resolution.Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2013
Well after two years of run around from La-Z-Boy, they lie, cheat and steal. Buyer beware, their products are junk and their customer service is even worse! I have been lied to, mislead and have now paid for a unusable sectional 3 times over. Now I have to haul it out of my home and pay to dump it. I have complained about this product since the day I finally got it and La-Z-Boy has done as little as possible to try and cover it up. Now after two years of runaround, they send a guy out to my house at a cost of $200.00 in lost wages just to lie to me for the last time. Their warranty is nothing but lies and the quality of their products are below junk. Please be warned if you choose to waste your money with them!
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We regret to hear that your experience with our product has not been what you expected. We would appreciate it if you would give us the opportunity to correct it for you. A representative from our depeartment will be in contact with you with 48 business hours to assist in a resolution.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2013
My husband and I purchased furniture in 12/11 from Lazyboy. We were told the furniture would arrive in 6-8 weeks. The loveseat arrived in Feb/March 2011 after repeated calls to ensure there were no delays. The sofa and ottoman arrived in April?? In June, we noticed that the trim on the furniture started to fade and the legs of the ottoman were loose. We called multiple times to have a technician sent out. The first one showed up and repaired the ottoman, but to this date, December 2013, we have been going back in forth with Lazyboy to repair the fading...and things are getting worse. Now the sofa seat cushions are buckling. Was on the phone with the Lazyboy office multiple times.
Today I ended a call because their staff was rude, condescending, raised their voice and demanded that I was not listening...but each time I would speak, she would interrupt. Funny, I thought it should be that care and concern and listening should happen with the customer. In the end, they offered to replace the sofa arms, but at this point, we are skeptical of what that experience might be so are trying to pursue other measure for repairs. Apparently the store warranty ended after 1 year and the 7 year warranty we purchased for each individual piece does not cover furniture defectiveness. I am very sad because my husband and I went almost 2 years without living room furniture. We delayed because we were in search of quality we thought we had found it with Lazyboy but that definitely has not been the case. We are very disappointed and sad we wasted our money... This furniture was not inexpensive!
Thank you for taking the time to submit your response, we appreciate any and all feedback as it gives us the opportunity to improve. Based on the information provided we were able to find your service ticket. As you mentioned the arms were offered to you as a courtesy. If you would like to continue with this service option, please do not hesitate you contact us.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2013
We purchased two recliners that worked by remote at a cost of $1000+ each. Never again! Horrible hard seats. The worst chairs I have ever sat in. Yes, I tried them in the store...comfortable then, but I only sat in it a minute...Besides I think the floor models are better constructed. Do not waste your money as I did.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your feedback. We regret to hear that you are uphappy with your purchase. A representative from our company will be in contact within the next 48 business hours to discuss the details of your review.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 16, 2013
I have been trying to get warranty work done for almost a year now. EVERY TIME I call to check status, they haven't gotten the part in, they rec'd the wrong part, they will check and get back with me - which they don't. I've taken a picture of the tag on the bottom of the furniture that has all the replacement numbers and emailed it to the "warranty" dept, the repairman has been out here with the wrong part and he has even taken the old part in to SHOW "warranty" the parts I need and they STILL can't seem to order the correct parts. I don't know if they hire ** or what!?! I will NEVER buy LA-Z-BOY furniture again and I WILL NEVER recommend them! What a joke they are!!!!!!!!
Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. We appreciate any and all feedback as it gives us the opportunity to improve. We hope you will allow us to work on a resolution with you. A representative from our department will be in contact within 48 business hours to gather details and being working on correcting your experience.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2013
The designer approved a design for our living room. The design is horrible. The designer nor the store will take responsibility for the bad design. I spent several hours with Carolyn ** and Carlos, the store manager picking out furniture. She created a storyboard and we ordered the furniture on her recommendations except for one small end table that she approved at the last meeting at the store. She came to our home, took measurements, pictures and approved and recommended all purchases. The furniture in our room looks horrible and is a bad design including the rug that was special ordered.
The store wants to charge a restocking fee and is blaming us because our paint color and lighting in our home is causing the furniture to look beige. The designer was fully aware of the lighting and the paint color which has not been changed since her visit. She was supposed to be at our home during the delivery and she never showed. She was dishonest and really pressured me during the entire process.
The invoice number is **. The date of the order was 11-04-2013. The amount spent was $3684.54. They claim no responsibility for their bad design and are lying and saying I did not follow the designer's advice. I have a picture of the storyboard she made and we followed her design advice to the letter. The manager's name is Carlos **.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience.
We appreciate any and all feedback because it gives us the opportunity to improve. Based on the information provided, I was able to find your sales ticket. I see you were refunded and the store only charged half of the standard restocking fee. If you have further questions, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.
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La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2013
I purchased 2 recliners about seven years ago so I needed to replace one of the seat cushions on the most used chair. I thought it would be no problem as I was assured when I bought that should I need a part it could be purchased. WRONG! Went to the store to pick out a pattern and was told I would have to order through the Service Center. No problem that's what I intended to do. Called the Service Center and they tell me they cannot order that because they don't do upholstery... WHAT?? I just need to order a new cushion in my desired pattern. Nope, no can do.
So after getting upset with the gal on the other end she gives me the corporate number. Well the woman tried to assist by contacting the store and seeing why they could not order that for me. She got no where so she started to give me the number for, THE SERVICE CENTER who just sent me to her. All I got was a runaround with this company and told her that I would never ever shop Lazy-Boy again. After spending so much money there they need to step it up with customer service. They are super overpriced and their "warranty" is not worth the paper it was written on.
Thank you for taking the time to submit your review. We apologize for the experience you had with the service department and would appreciate the opportunity to correct it for you. A representative will be in contact with you within 48 business hours to work on a resolution and see what we can do to assist you.
Thank you
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2013
We have a Lazy Boy recliner sofa that is a year and 2 months old. It is coming apart at the seams. We contacted Lazy Boy and was told because it was over a year old they could not do anything about it although we could pay to have it fixed. It is going to cost $218 to have it repaired. It is just me and my husband and it is not like we have been rough with this couch. We will have it repaired but we will never buy Lazy Boy again. I think a couch should last a little longer than a year. Very disappointed in this furniture!
Thank you for providing feedback about your La-Z-Boy. We apppreciate any and all feedback as it gives us the opportunity to improve as well as correct any concerns with our customers. A representative will be in contact with you within 48 business hours to assist you in a resolution.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2013
The control doesn't work, wires are broken and cannot find a replacement. I ordered one from Liftchair.com a universal but it doesn't work either. Looks like I'm getting ripped off for $87.90. All I want is a hand control La-Z-Boy part # 75000242-02. Is there any help any where?
Someone will be in contact with you to assist in getting you a replacement handwand.
Thank you,La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2013
I just purchased 2 leather recliners that are BOTH having issues with padding on the seat, where the seam is on the seat, the padding CLEARLY does not extend to the stitching, leaving a very visible ridge/gap that you can see and feel. Naturally, they send someone to repair than replace their defective merchandise. The repair on one seems to be correct, the other however is the SAME as the original with now a 4-inch scratch on the seat. STILL trying to get this taken care of... Was told by one of the employees who is working on this that only ONE was defective... Well... BOTH had the same issue. I am TOTALLY disgusted with this lack of service, as I told them I would NOT HAVE purchased chairs like this had the ones in the store had these issues. WORST customer service/quality of furniture I have ever seen and will NEVER purchase anything from them again. I will go to court if not resolved to my satisfaction. They sure climb all over you when you enter to buy something but when there is an issue, they totally leave you hanging.
Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. We apologize that your experience with our product has not been what it should have been. A representative from our department will be in contact with you with 48 hours to begin working with you on a resolution.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2013
On June 6, 2014 we ordered two differently styled recliner chairs, with matching navy blue leather fabric from Rolfson's Furniture Store in Mt Vernon, WA. The smaller chair was $999 and the larger chair was $1,349, for a total cost of $2,552.28, including tax. The salesperson said the order would be in 8 to 10 weeks later. The chairs did not arrive on time. There were delays at the factory. The store never called us to let us know the status of the delivery. We had to call them. The chairs were finally delivered to our house on Oct 29, 2013. I asked the delivery men to demonstrate how to use the chairs.
That evening, my husband sat in his large chair, leaned back fully, and the chair fell over backwards. The next morning I called Rolfson's and the lady said they would come out either that day or the next day to check out what was wrong. We went to the store that same day and the owner said he had left a message saying he would come to our house to look at the chair about noon on the following Monday. We expressed our concern that the chair, as built, is not satisfactory, as it is unsafe. The chair is a large chair. My husband is 62 and weighs 240 pounds.
When we ordered the chair, we spent quite a long time looking at all the chairs to find one the right size for Gordon. The salesman never said that Gordon might have trouble with the chair tipping over, or that the chair with his size and weight shouldn't be made up in a swivel style. We had every indication from the salesman that this chair was a good fit/match for Gordon. Further, Gordon had successfully had a similar chair that reclined, swiveled and rocked that he used for 9 years. That chair was a Lane brand. We decided to buy a La-Z-Boy because La-Z-Boy has the reputation of manufacturing a better chair than Lane.
The owner of the store was not as helpful as we had hoped. We hoped that he would be concerned over the fact that the chair he sold us had fallen over, and have our satisfaction as his priority. He kept repeating that we got the chair we ordered, and that he had ordered it for us in good faith. I told him we ordered the chair in good faith, and expected a chair that could be fully used as described and would be safe. We feel if the chair isn't safe to use, we should get our money back. He said if he couldn't fix the chair we could exchange it. Our concern is that we want a chair that does what we ordered.
My husband suggested the chair should have a larger swivel base. The owner said they don't make a larger one. The owner suggested that we remove the swivel. My husband wants a chair with a swivel, that's why we ordered a chair that swivels. He's had one in the past, and can't see why La-Z-Boy's chair doesn't operate correctly. The store owner got very irritated with us, and said it was his store, got up and walked off. We agreed that the owner would come out on Monday, Nov 3, 2013 at noon to see what could be done with the chair. The owner did not come out but sent two delivery men to check out the chair. They said there was nothing wrong with it. I called the store owner, Brian Rolfson, after the two men left. I told him I wanted a refund for the chair. He said he would think it over and call me back.
That same day I called the La-Z-Boy company and told them about the problem. At least they were concerned over the lack of safety with the chair. Jill at La-Z-Boy told us NOT to use the chair. The next day she called back and said there was nothing they could do about the chair.
It is now December, and I still haven't heard a word from Brian Rolfson. We are trying to work thru our credit card company to get a refund. If that doesn't work well try small claims court. Our opinion is that the chair, as designed, should never have been sold with the swivel base. We ordered it in good faith, with the expectation that it would work as described and be a safe chair. This is outrageous that La-Z-Boy sells a product that is not safe, and won't do anything about it.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2013
My wife decided we needed a new couch so we went out to purchase one. We were going to go to Pilgrim furniture on Boston post Rd in Orange Ct, however I saw that Lazy Boy was right across the street. I said "let's get some good furniture that will last." So we went in and as I am a large guy I sat on the couch my wife chose for approx. 20 mins to make sure the memory foam did not get amnesia when I got up, it did not and we decided to get it. Then my wife in her infinite wisdom suggested that I also get that lazy boy recliner all men should have. I told her no that I was more than satisfied with my old sears bought 250 dollar purchase of a decade ago. But as usual she won out as she wanted the couch to match the chair. The sales lady saw my size Hell I cant hide it, and when I told her the chair would have to be of good quality she assured me that Lazy boy Recliners are guaranteed for life and I tried a few out, finding a suitable one.
Figuring I would be able to purchase them and bring them home that day, as she wrote up the order she stated that the chair had to be recovered to match the couch at an extra cost. Oh well keep the wife happy this meant delivery charges as they do not keep furniture in stock. Well anyway the couch came looked like it sat in warehouse on its arm where the memory foam did indeed get amnesia, the chair after weeks of waiting when I called they told me it was sitting in the warehouse and they did not know why it had not been delivered and scheduled delivery for the following week. Ah got my chair sat in it lasted about one week when the arm fell off. Great. I call their service dept. They send a guy out to repair furniture. He says he has to order parts. My chair now months old is still sitting broken in the living room with boxes of parts waiting to be installed.
I have called numerous times. I have been told I voided the WARRANTY not GUARANTEE of their product by using the arms to rise from the chair. Interesting they say their product is built to gov standards which means I COULD HAVE BOUGHT IT AT BOBS FOR LESS IF I WANTED STAPLED CARDBOARD JUNK. Anyway today is Nov 26 2013 I am contacting Lazy boy to inform them to pick up their junk or it will be considered abandoned property and I am not going to make any more payments.
We regret to hear that your experience with our La-Z-Boy product has not been the experience it should have been. We do appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention and would also appreciate the oppportunity to make the repairs needed. Based on the informaiton provided, I was able to find your service ticket. If you would like proceed with the warrantied repairs please contact us at 888.798.2311.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2013
I bought a love seat, 2 chairs, & an ottoman. The sales person at Dewey's in Vermilion, Ohio just raved & raved about the performance fabric so that is what we got. When it was delivered, I noticed some flaws in fabric. The next day, I called because the arms of the chairs had an inch of material past the end of arm. It took months for them to say it couldn't be fixed so I went up and got 2 different chairs. They were delivered yesterday. Wouldn't you know they are no better than the first ones. There are ripples in the fabric, arms are not sewn straight, back of chairs are crooked. I am not going to call because of the rudeness of the people at Dewey's & I know the b.s. they are going to try & feed me. I will never buy La-Z-Boy again & will never buy from Dewey furniture in Vermilion, Ohio ever again. BEWARE! They won't help you get the furniture you pay for. $3000.00! All they want is sales and La-Z-Boy doesn't produce the quality they used to have. It's all about sales! I ordered in May & I just got the replacement chairs yesterday, Nov. 23. This has been a nightmare.
We sincerely apologize about your experience with your recent La-Z-Boy product. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback as it give us the opportunity to improved, as well as address the concerns our customers have. A representative from our department will be in contact within 48 business hours to work with you on a resolution.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Nov. 23, 2013
We purchased a beautiful red leather couch and loveseat, plus extended warranty. When the couch arrived, it was slightly damaged and was returned. We were without a couch for over 1 week until the new one came in. After about 9 months, we noticed cracking in the leather starting to form but only on the couch and only the middle cushion. NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR! We had La-Z-Boy come look at it which they refused to replace the couch or repair as per their warranty. After several more complaints, they agreed to try dyeing the leather which turned out to be a different color than our loveseat and the dry cracking continued to ruin the couch. La-Z-Boy determined that dyeing the couch voided our warranty for any further claims. When we called them again as the cracking was happening in another location, they again claimed this to be normal wear and tear. $4500.00 wasted. We will never buy from LA-Z-BOY again and would suggest if you're looking for furniture, you stay clear. High cost, low quality.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your La-Z-Boy product. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had, and would appreciate the opportunity to work with you on correcting this. A representative from our department will be in contact within 48 business hours to begin working on a resolution.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2013
In 2008, I bought a burgundy leather recliner from the Notre Dame Boys in Sudbury. After the first year, the area where my head rests was almost white. I called the Notre Dame Boys and eventually spoke to Sylvain (Lazy Boy representative), who after months of negotiation, told me that Lazy Boy would replace the back of the chair for $200.00. At that time, he said that this issue was caused by the chemicals from my hair (what a bunch of horse puckey!!). At that point in time, I covered the back of the chair with a thick towel. It still discolored again a year later even with the towel protecting the leather.
I complained once again to Sylvain. He came to the house and took photographs. After waiting for months, Lazy Boy replaced the back of the chair for free. Sylvain said usually when this happens and then he stopped talking, as he realized that he was sharing with me, that I was not the only one who was having these problems. It has now been replaced 3 or 4 times. Sylvain now tells me they will replace it for $200.00 or $300.00. The chair is an eyesore! At first, I agreed to pay the $200.00-$300.00 and now think better of it! If this is not resolved to my satisfaction, my next steps will be the Small Claims Court and the Better Business Bureau. I will never buy a Lazy Boy product again and would advise anyone who is thinking of it, not to do so. I rate them 1 out of 5 only because the chair is comfortable, however the service has been appalling.
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We regret to hear that your experience with our product has not been what it should have been, and we are happy that you have brought this to our attention as it gives us the opportunity to improve and correct concern for you. A representative from our department will be in contact with you within 48 business hours to gather details and work on a resolution.
Thank you,
La-Z-Boy Consumer Affairs Team
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2013
I ordered my couch and was promised that it would be delivered on Saturday the 16th. I was told they would call me on Friday to confirm the 3 hour window. I threw my old couch away and made sure my living room was ready for this couch. Friday comes around and I did not hear back on the 3 hour window. I called and the sales person that answered the phone sounded really annoyed that I asked when my couch was going to be delivered. The salesperson said, "The freight company will call you" and hung up. I then called again and got another salesperson on the phone and told her that I did not receive a call yet and I asked what happens if I do not receive a call, who do I need to call to find out when I will get this shipment.
The sales person said call the store back and we should have the schedule. 3pm I finally get a call about my couch. The sales person who sold me the couch says that they cannot deliver my couch Saturday. They are very busy with other deliveries and mine would have to be rescheduled. I told her that this was unacceptable and that I re-arranged my whole schedule and why am I the one they chose to push to the back burner? The sales person said to me she can't do anything about it and she does not know what to tell me. I will never buy a piece of furniture from La-Z-Boy again due to customer service!! Very disappointing and they made me feel like my purchase was absolutely nothing.
Reviewed Nov. 12, 2013
I created this account so that I could write a complaint against Lazy Boy so that others don't go thru what I did. As I read comments I'm shocked to find out that I'm not the only one. As I kept calling Lazy Boy, they always treated me as if I got this bad chair and never had to deal with a situation like mine. Let me start with the problem that lasted a few years before it was finally fixed. The chair would not stay up, you would fall asleep and all of a sudden the entire chair just would go down and you'd almost be flipped forward out of the chair. They replaced part after part before it finally fixed; however, it does adjust at times. If you're in the chair it will drop down an inch before it finally clicks into the gear. The seat panel seems to drop. That happened with my other chair and I noticed others on here saying the same thing.
The chair looks 10 years old. I don't even think it's 4 yet. The latest problem the place where your calf would rest has worn out; there's a hole right thru the material. I paid 1000 dollars for this piece of junk and I want to warn everyone DO NOT BUY a recliner from this company. Go to big lots or some store like that. You can get the same quality for about 200 dollars. My dad lived in his chair for a year every day, and the chair looks better than mine. Buyer beware of Lazy Boy and the customer service is the same as the chair. They told me they don't replace, even right after you purchase it - they believe in repair. Horrible company -honest, and that's my fair review. I don't know how they've stayed in business unless people purchase the furniture and don't use the room and just look at it.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2013
We live in Northern Virginia and our experience is with the Fairfax, VA store. We purchased a home in June and asked the decorator to come out so we could take advantage of the free design services. It was right before the 4th of July weekend and we wanted to take advantage of the 25% off sale. The designer did do an excellent job. That is the end of my satisfaction with the store. We spent over $15,000 on furniture and accessories. I also wish I had read the reviews before I ordered from La-Z-Boy.
Anything we ordered with "custom fabric" did not count towards a 25% discount of the furniture. I think we did get a 10% discount after I complained. We were advised that any custom items cannot be returned. We were fine with this for the custom fabric furniture. What they did not say was that the items we ordered from a catalog and even just renderings (we only saw a picture) was also considered custom. I did manage to get them to take back a few of the rugs and two lamps. But I was stuck with bar stools that I don't like and were also defective.
The coffee table and bar stools were defective. They sent a repair person to come out to take care of the defects. Basically I paid full price for defective furniture and they sent someone to repair it for free. The bar stools were uneven and wobbled. He was having issues with one of them and when I asked him to call the store and order a new one, he told me he was only a repair person and would not call the store. When I was getting upset, he did try to fix the bar stool again and was able to get the legs even to my satisfaction.
Most of the furniture took 10 weeks and a couple of pieces were over 12 weeks before delivered. I feel that the sofas, chairs and recliners we ordered are of good quality. The coffee table was very expensive, but the construction is cheap. The table is on casters, and they were stapled to the table. One has already fallen off.
The delivery people were moving an antique steamer trunk (while I was not in the room and did not ask them to move it) with the leather handles. One of the handles, because it was dry rotted, broke and the trunk hit my brand new hardwood floor and put a whole in it. I reported the damage immediately and it took me nagging the store and 8 weeks to receive a refund for the repair.
While I'm very satisfied with the LOOK of my rooms, I'm very disappointed with the quality. The staff in the store did what they could to satisfy my concerns, but if I had it to do all over again, I would not purchase everything from La-Z-Boy again.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2013
I purchased a La-Z-Boy power recliner in June 2013. This chair is falling apart and the manufacturer or distributor, the local store management, the salesperson and the so-called "Customer Care" have not even tried to resolve the problems I continue to have. Is it too much to ask to keep a customer happy? This chair is junk & I will never buy a La-Z-Boy product again.
I paid $1000 for this chair just 4 months ago. I would put this chair in front of the store with a do NOT buy furniture here if I could afford to eat the cost. It took me too long to save for this chair & I'm so angry & disappointed that La-Z-Boy has treated me this way. You ever heard of customer retention? If I can discourage 1 person from shopping at the Pineville, NC store at least a little something was accomplished.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2013
We purchased on 05/05/1999 2 custom covered couches and 2 custom covered chairs and half all recliners. The total cost was $3455.17. We sent the two chairs in for repair once already years ago. At that time, they repaired the chairs by changing the hardware. We at the time of that repair were disappointed that we had to pay a pickup and delivery fee of $100 per chair in order to get the repairs completed. I agreed to that since I was a very busy man at the time. Update to 2013 the chairs have been broken for about two years now. Since all the kids are grown now and it’s just mother and I. We figured we would just use the couches until I got around to having time to get the chairs in for repair. We thought what’s the rush, the hardware has a Lifetime Warranty. Well now they not only have a pickup and delivery fee of $100 but they also charge $100 per hour for the repair of each item.
We purchased our furniture from La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries at 14590 Midway Rd. Dallas, TX 75244 (972) 980-0686. The Salesperson and Manager was Mrs. **. Here is what I have come to conclude. Unless you want furniture that is custom covered, one is better off just going to the local Big Lots and buying a recliner. What good is a LA-Z-BOY hardware warranty if one has to pay $100 pickup and delivery fee and $100 per hour for the repair per item. My intentions were to deliver the furniture since I’m now retired and save the $100 pickup and delivery fee. Now that they have come up with the $100 per hour per piece repair cost the warranty is basically worthless. They say that they have had this policy of $100 per hour repair cost after the first year since 1992 but we were never told this in 1999 by **. Had I known then what I now know about the LA-Z-BOY warranty I certainly wouldn't have made the purchase. Buyer Beware.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2013
Don't ever buy from the Canton Belden Village store. I wish I had read all the complaints about La-Z-Boy before we ordered furniture and I would of never purchased from them. We ordered a sectional and when it arrived it had a sharp corner piece instead of the rounded one we ordered. ** who ordered it made mistakes all the way through the deal. When I called the store they said it was our fault because we signed the papers. Yes we did. We do not know what the order numbers mean. We assumed we were getting what we asked for.
After many conversations with the store they were not going to do anything about it but order a new piece at our cost. They said for a 20 percent off. My wife was crying and upset and I agreed to pay the $700 for the correct piece. When I got to the store with money in hand, the cocky manager ** said, “I believe I said $60 more for delivery.” Well that was the last straw and I walked out. He said he was there to make a profit. Call the headquarters? That is a waste of time. I had to call them 3 times because they never return calls. And by the last conversation with them they said the stores are independent and basically headquarters cannot tell them what to do. So that was the end of that.
And by the way, if you’re thinking of the fabric protection from this outfit Guardsman? You might as well go outside and throw hundred dollar bills into the air. They too are shady characters. My advice is to stay away from this store and spend your money in some other furniture store. The best way to deal with these people is to put them out of business by spreading the word about their bad business practices to everyone you know. I'll never buy another La-Z-Boy product.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2013
Their customer service is poor. They never called me the day, or the past six days, before the delivery. They did call me a week before to ensure me that I would be notified of the delivery time the day before the delivery, which they did not. They only called fifteen minutes before the delivery. They also had the wrong address, which I was there at the brick-and-mortar store to give and confirm. During that mix-up, they said that a rescheduling would be made the day before the delivery (a week later), but they never called. I usually order at the local furniture stores (Bernie and Phyl's), and their service is magnificent in comparison. I will never order anything from La-Z-Boy again.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2013
08/17/13 Prepaid $4,800.00 to La-Z Boy store in Henderson, NV for a custom upholstered Griffin sectional. 10/22/13 Sectional was delivered with a broken drawer, lines of blue ball pint ink on the seat cushions of two of the pieces and what appears to be glue on the exposed side of one of the recliners as well as black fingerprints elsewhere on the exposed backs of the pieces. All of the upholstery was covered and perforated by small splinters of oriented strand board which is the material that the frames are made of. Amazingly though these arrived under "protective covers". Why did they even bother. So now we're going to have to fight with them because naturally they don't want to replace these with the new merchandise I ordered and should have reasonably expected to receive.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2013
Bought a very expensive set of theater recliners for our basement. They are terrible. DO NOT BUY THESE. Leather is terrible and we had to replace two whole frames already. Complete garbage. Utter failure - so disappointed.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2013
I saved to be able to pick out the color and style for my new La-Z-Boy couch and loveseat. I would not recommend that anyone special order any item from La-Z-Boy because it takes longer than the anticipated time (more than 9 weeks) and then I only received the couch after calling the store to complain. The loveseat followed two weeks later which was delivered with a different pillow sequence (because it seems they came off two different production lines). The couch is overstuffed and the loveseat is not stuffed enough. The management has only referred me to the SERVICE Department to have my new couch served.
For Pete's sake, shouldn't La-Z-Boy get it right the first time especially since I special ordered it, paid the higher price for the special order and now the only "special order" I'm getting is the service guy coming out during my working hours (Monday through Thursday only)? No manager has returned my calls regarding this incident and the salesperson I've never heard from again (once the sale is done). I would not recommend purchasing any item from La-Z-Boy. They have terrible follow-up and management. Don't invest your money like I did and have no recourse except to call the service department on the new couch/loveseat that I've purchased!
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2013
I paid a lot of money for a warranty for the couch I purchased there. The warranty people find any reason not the cover your merchandise. La-Z-Boy sale the warranty because they make money off of it. Please don't support La-Z-Boy!
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013
On 10/13/13, I went to the La-Z-Boy-owned location in Merrillville, IN. I live 40 miles away. The first sales person I encountered, told me that the chair I was looking for was all wrong for me and directed me to a more expensive chair. Excuse me... I am the customer and was looking for a specific chair to replace one that I already have. Who was this sales person to tell me what I want or need?
Upon finding the chair I wanted, I asked a different sales person if the chair was in stock, which I was told it was. I made the purchase and asked where to pull up to in order to load the chair in my vehicle. I was told that the chair was in stock in their warehouse, 70 miles away, and that the store did not stock any items. I asked about the floor model and was told that it was against La-Z-Boy policy to sell floor models. I was asked if I wanted the chair sent to the store and then delivered to me. I agreed. I was then charged $30 for them to bring the chair from their warehouse to the store and another $40 to deliver it to my home. Reluctantly, I agreed because I wanted the chair. The sales person also got a little testy when I wouldn't purchase the Fabric Care Warranty or Scotch Guard protection.
On 10/14/13, I went to a local hometown store who is a La-Z-Boy dealer. Not only did I find the chair I wanted, it was in stock at their store, and $100 cheaper. I also did not have to pay for any shipping or delivery charges. In all, I save $182.95 by dealing with a local merchant. I will never step into a La-Z-Boy showroom again. I will only deal with local merchants. Apparently they are more concerned with customer service than La-Z-Boy outlets are. At least a local won't lie or trick you because they have a vested interest in their community.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013
We bought a La-Z-Boy dual recliner and bought a comfort care warranty so that if anything happened to the recliner, it would be taken care of. The leather shows a wear spot on one side of the leather arm. We called and took pictures and submitted a claim for this to be fixed. They called us back and indicated that it is probably "sweat" that caused it and that is not covered. They sent us a denial and now we are forced to get this fixed ourselves. This warranty is useless. Unfortunately, they were not very professional in dealing with us either. It seemed to us that they would find any reason to get out of any claim for repair. Not happy.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2013
I purchased a new couch with the recycled leather. The salesperson sold me on its durability. 4 months later, there are major wear patterns where people sit. I sent in photos and La-Z-Boy promptly sent me replacement pieces for 2 sections. When the technician came out to install them, he saw 3 other pieces with similar wear and made comments that "This was not normal". He left me with the impression that he ordered the new pieces but suggested I work with the local branch to see if they would give me a replacement. Comfort Care called back that weekend (promptly) and said they are reviewing the report and will let me know if a replacement is an option early the next week. 2 weeks later, I called them back and they are now telling me that the wear is "something in the house." The couch did not last 4 months, and apparently isn't durable enough to sit on. This was not my first La-Z-Boy purchase but because they are not willing to stand up for their products. This will absolutely be my last. This was $1,200 very poorly spent. I asked to speak to a supervisor when checking the status and I could tell I was just diverted to another operator that could provide me with no additional information/clarification.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2013
After a long search in the Sarasota, FL area, we chose La-Z-Boy to manufacture a custom sectional couch (2 pieces) and two reclining armchairs. After the usual long fabric selection process, the choices were made and the orders placed. The total cost was just over $5,000. These items were not on sale or in some Clearance Department. We paid full price and expected custom, handmade, quality furniture. The items were produced and delivered on time, and that's when the excitement quickly ended.
We discovered at delivery that ALL of the four pieces were poorly manufactured. It was clear that whoever is responsible for quality control at the manufacturing facility doesn't understand the basic concept of what they are being paid to do - check the products BEFORE they leave the factory. The electric footrest at one end of the couch was crooked and a replacement mechanism needed to be ordered. The back of the reclining couch (electrically operated) at the other end of the sectional was not aligned with its accompanying seat, which just made it look like something was broken. On both reclining chairs, the fabric on the back of the chairs was puckered and needed to be removed and re-stretched.
In addition, the upholstered headrest on one of the chairs was just badly finished - the stuffing was higher on one side versus the other. We called the store and an appointment was made for their repair guy to visit our home and inspect our complaints. He discovered that all was as we said it was, took pictures and informed us that we would be contacted again to schedule an actual repair visit (estimated to take 3 hours). Now this guy was as happy as a clam as he thought that he was set with a job for life as long as poorly manufactured products continued to be produced by La-Z-Boy.
We engaged in discussions with the store about our real disappointment with what we believed to be hand-made, quality products, and especially as we were charged for products which should have fit this description. Unfortunately, their sales contract gives La-Z-Boy all of the rights - you can't return the products and get your money back. They get to fix the products until they finally get it right and if you try to take them to Court, they have the right to get reimbursement for the legal fees whether they are right or wrong.
Must be nice to have no down-side even if you're incompetent. We were offered a "The Manager is doing you a real favor discount" of $200 (or 4%, whereas 20%-50% would have seemed more appropriate) to coincide with the repairs, which we took on the basis we had no other choice. The furniture is now repaired and hopefully it will last several years.
The message: La-Z-Boy is one of the most visible US brands out there. You would imagine that any capable management team would not allow its valuable reputation to be seriously tarnished as a result of what is meant to be their core competency being undermined by employees who clearly don't seem to have any pride in what they produce. The rating system associates my One Star with the word "Angry". I, however, would have preferred my rating to be associated with the word "SAD", because that's what it is for a household US name like La-Z-Boy. Sadly, this was my first and last purchase from La-Z-Boy.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2013
I've ordered 3 pieces of living room furniture Love seat, recliner, and one more thing by May 6th 13 from the La-Z-boy, the one on Sheridan Drive Amherst, NY. I placed my order, paid 1250$ of total amount of 3250$, then when I checked the status of my order, keep coming blank. After 2 months, called Buffalo branch and I was told it may little longer than 3 months. Stopped by Aug 5th/10th. By the 15th, found the store was closed. I’m like, “Ok, they'll be open another day.” Stopped again, they were permanently closed because they lost their license from La-Z-boy.
Called the HQ in MI. I was told the same thing. I'm like, “What about the money that I paid?” “Well, we can't help you with that and you have 2 options." 1. I had replace the order with the HQ. 2. Wait for the amount I've paid in Buffalo store. So I picked one and we're in Oct. With almost 5 months I was called finally they shipped to Buffalo and waiting for the last authorization from Wells Fargo and of course my "value signature" finding out another problem: Buffalo store has placed a hold on my account.
Credit history will be ruined because of the mess up they did or the hold. The furniture supposed to be arrived long time ago and didn't get anything. Nothing but stress when I call the customer service, and people keep saying SORRY, really????? What I'm gonna do with sorry? That doesn't get my money back or get my order delivered!!!!!! I wouldn't order anything again, never in my life from them. It's kinda funny the survey asks you if you going to recommend this place for others: never DO.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2013
All my life I've been told how wonderful La-Z-Boy Furniture is. Maybe it was wonderful, but the two pieces I have are disappointing. I ordered a big-man recliner and was assured that this was built to handle anything. My husband babies the chair, but one month past the full warranty, a bolt came loose in the footrest. I also ordered a sofa. When it finally arrived (3 months after I placed the order), the initial problem was just sinking cushions. A few months after its warranty expired, one of the boards on the frame came loose and broke through the bottom of the sofa. I immediately contacted La-Z-Boy and they said that it could be repaired but that we would have to transport the 8' sofa to the store. We are a 2-car family, and an 8' sofa will fit in neither the Prius nor the minivan, so we decided to just cross our fingers and hope that the frame would hold.
Last month, a second board came loose and we finally contacted La-Z-Boy and got instructions for delivery. We borrowed a truck and arranged to drive the 45 minutes to the repair facility to find one person there who informed my husband that he didn't have any of the warranty details but that my husband had to sign a paper indicating the repair could cost $50-100 and the next person we talked to could speak to the warranty. We didn't hear from the repair facility again until today when they said it was $81 per piece and that we had 10 days to come pick them up. The sales person who sold both pieces was adamant about the importance of the lifetime warranty as she sold it to me but didn't speak to its limitations.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2013
I custom ordered a sofa and loveseat at the Newington, CT La-Z-Boy Furniture store. I was told the order would take 5-6 weeks, and it finally had a delivery date 10 weeks later. Then, the sofa was delivered in good condition but the loveseat was badly damaged and I refused it. I then had to wait another 2 weeks for a 2nd delivery. At the time of the complaint, they offered complimentary napkins for the arms of each sofa. When the love seat was delivered, the arm napkins were to be delivered at the same time, and of course they were not there. We were at a standstill for over an hour before I had some assurance from the store that the napkins would be delivered by Sept. 30. Guess what, it didn't happen because they did not make it on to the store delivery in time. There was a time when La-Z-Boy had a good reputation... not anymore. I would never recommend this store to anyone. Very poor customer service, promise all kinds of things and then don't deliver. Am still waiting for the napkins.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2013
I purchased a glider recliner and it really isn't much of a glider and didn't know it was more of a rocker than a glider because they do not carry any glider in the store as samples. But that's not even the issue... I purchased this chair on August 12, 2012 and this month I start finding pieces of springs and washers etc... beneath the chair. So it's falling apart a month out of warranty. The parts will be free, but I have to lug the thing to the service center and they will charge me labor to fix their faulty workmanship to begin with. So I guess I will just vow to NEVER EVER purchase their products again.... Lesson learned!
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2013
I bought two La-Z-Boy recliners in April. Besides back locker issue, the strong chemical smell is really big concern. We can't stay in our family room because of this smell. Now, I moved to a new home and I put them in an empty room and close the door. Even I open the window of that room I can still feel the strong smell whenever I walk in that room. It has been lasting 5 months but I don't see things turn to be better. I worry if this kind of smell will hurt my family's health. I coughed a lot after bought this one. I try to get some help to find out what kind of chemical stuff in the air. I bought recliner from La-z-Boy just because I thought they are expert at this kind of furniture. I'm very disappointed and won't buy or recommend anyone to buy anything from them.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2013
I purchased a recliner couch from a retailer but I asked if this material was as good as Naugahyde and they led me to believe it was or better. I was concerned because the material was very soft. Well sometime later I noticed the material was peeling and flaking off even though the couch was sat on very little. I call the retailer but of course the warranty was out. I didn't think I needed to purchase extra warranty for La-Z-Boy furniture! I can purchase a new couch cheaper than I can have this one recovered. I've learned a hard lesson and I don't recommend La-Z-Boy any more.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2013
I am in exactly the same place as Sherie from Ohio on April 19 2013. I also bought a glider/recliner from La-Z-Boy and the bolts have broken, come off squeaked and I have replaced the broken ones four times now. And if this was not bad enough, the padding on the arms is so thin, you are touching WOOD just leaning your arms on them. Cheap padding, and a very bad engineering design on the rocking/reclining assembly. This is not what La-Z-Boy USED to be. I, like others, have learned a very expensive lesson. DO NOT BUY LA-Z-BOY. You will be sorry you did. By the way, this was not a cheap chair; it was an expensive leather glider recliner, 2nd from the top one!!!
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2013
Salesman said 3/6 weeks for delivery. Now they say 3/4 months. Only 5 days from order so they certainly did not start to manufacture the chair if it takes 3/4 months for delivery. They refused to return my deposit. Why should they hold my money for so long? Dishonest merchant. Avoid this company or you may be as sorry as I am.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2013
I ordered $6000 worth of furniture 16 weeks ago. A sofa, chair and a half, area rug and four coffee/end tables. I was told 8-10 weeks to delivery. It has now been 16 weeks. The sales staff just keeps saying they can't make any promises and try to change the subject.... talk about the weather. No offer of any type of compensation for our inconvenience. At these prices, I definitely expect better service.
I will NEVER EVER buy furniture from a La-Z-Boy again. They cannot seem to deliver on their promises. I guess Brooke is too busy pulling in orders that they simply don't have the capacity to fill. Bad planning. It seems they are more interested in making money than in making furniture and a bright future. I personally will tell everyone I know to NEVER buy from La-Z-Boy. Boy oh boy.....
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2013
I purchased a sofa/sleeper in mid-July. The salesperson told me it would be delivered near the end of September. You know what, why am I writing all this? Because nothing good will come from it. La-Z-Boy, you have lost a good customer along with my many friends and close associated.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2013
I went to a local La-Z-Boy gallery recently to purchase a powered, leather recliner. The salesman told me explicitly that the recliners were all made in the USA. He also emphasized that the motors that power the chairs are from the same company that supplies its motors to BMW. I wonder what that means?
As I examined the remote control, I noticed the word "China" stamped into it. Being suspicious, I turned the chair over and located the motor and coincidentally it also bore a sticker stating it was "Made in China". I have to assume that BMW, as well as La-Z-Boy, uses cheap Chinese components in their products. BMW's aren't cheap either.
The salesman told me the repair shop is conveniently located 3 miles from the store. I haven't gone over there yet to confirm that it does exist. He also said the warranty is one year parts/labor that WON'T include pickup or delivery in the event of a repair EXCEPT: I must choose to have the chair shipped to me by them as opposed to ME picking up and delivering it myself. I thought that was strange. Bloggers here say store deliveries are often damaged and the store won't cover it. He also said they have extended warranties and other warranties to cover various things. So his furniture essentially has a poor standard "warranty" that may or may not hold up in the event of a failure according to the blogs here. So you might want to consider more coverage. The salesman seems to agree. Also check your furniture before the delivery guy leaves your house.
I tried to locate more insignias of the country of origin on this chair but to no avail. However, it did NOT say "Made in the USA” anywhere I could see.
As the chair was still upside down, I observed they are made from cheap "OSB" or 'oriented strand board'. Salesman said that substrate is used because it "holds the fabric staples down better than plywood". I am a carpenter and I know OSB is often used ONLY because it is CHEAP. OSB has a tendency to pull apart (splinter) over time, out-gas its glues, absorb water/moisture easily and it swells. That would mean the chair will twist over time creating a possible bind. Screws attached to it will loosen up and it not a rigid product. Plywood is superior on ALL fronts. Contrary to his statement, plywood holds staples and nails more stringently and lasts a long time IF the ply is made in the USA. Plywood can also be made to be moisture resistant such as "marine grade" ply.
Underneath, the chair appears to be constructed of simple 1/2" OSB boxed-board construction, with no metal framing. The foot rest arms are made of cheap, stamped steel! I was stunned by the cheapness of this chair and its exorbitant price. a few chairs were stiff and wouldn't return to their upright position leading the salesman to show me where the wing nuts were to loosen the tension. Those nuts are attached to the OSB as well!
Bloggers here said the chairs are made in Mexico and I wouldn't doubt that. This is not the only company that is lying about its outsourcing to a poor, foreign country and certainly not the last to hire another wealthy, Hollywood elitist to push its product on ignorant Americans. Maybe this furniture was well constructed in the past as bloggers have vouched. I'd say keep your old stuff and reupholster it. Also this furniture seems to have a nicer looking appearance than some other junk out there, leading one to believe it might be well made. But I can't say that it is superior.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2013
I have the recliner model with heat/vibrate controlled by a keypad. While not using the recliner, I smelled a strong electrical smell upon entering the room and investigating I discovered the transformer powering the recliner was very warm and the controller lights were mysteriously "on". I unplugged the transformer and thought it was a one-time occurrence. About an hour later I sat in the chair and noticed the controller seemed "stuck" to the leather arm and wouldn't move.
Investigating, I found the back of the controller had melted to the leather and had melted the synthetic substrate material in the arm. This was headed to an unattended fire had I not unplugged the transformer earlier. I contacted La-Z-Boy through their website and outlined the issue and the potential fire hazard. Here is their reply, which amazes me...... "Thank you for your inquiry. We appreciate you making us aware of this concern. This is not something we have experienced before with any of our electrical models. Please unplug the unit from your wall outlet and contact your local service provider for assistance."
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2013
Three years, we purchased a very nice sofa and loveseat at La-Z-Boy. Our salesman was the best! We received the set and realized the upholstery was not what we ordered. We liked the model on the floor and knew it went with our color scheme so ordered that color for both. The set was a dream to sit it in when we got it but knew we had to get the right color or change drapery and paint the room. We had it one day and I took the back off it, took it to the store, talked to the salesman and showed him the difference in color of the floor model and the one delivered. After he checked, he said we don't carry that upholstery color anymore. He allowed me to select one that wouldn't cost more money (there were 3 colors to choose from). They were so drastically different! We told him there wasn't one that would work. He offered to let us look at another selection or pay for a gallon of paint for us to paint our room with (wonder who was suppose to do the labor here) but it would cost us more for another upholstery selection because that would be an upgrade.
I asked if I could purchase the one off the showroom floor and he said "yes". I asked how long it had been out on the showroom floor; he replied one year. I asked how much will it cost and he said the same as if it were brand new. I replied that it was ridiculous after people had been coming in and sitting on it for a year that they would expect me to pay the brand new price. I was angry and told them to come pick up their sofa and loveseat. I could not believe a business was being run this way. They came and picked up the set and refunded money, no problem there. The salesman was contrite but the manager what a, well you know. Last year, I had a change of heart, decided to go and buy the set (this is two years later). First thing I notice is the floor model I fell in love with was gone. I asked the manager where it was and he said, "Oh we sold it." I asked if they still carried that style and he said yes but he doesn't show it anymore but could order it. I said, "Good, I'll buy the sofa (no loveseat this time)," paid for an upgrade on upholstery I picked and a "Big Boy" recliner that matched for my hubby. Deal done and then he kept pushing me to buy this coverage for the upholstery and stuff they "put it on at the factory; the recliner mechanisms have a lifetime warranty".
I told him I was allergic to formaldehyde. He said there wasn't any in their special stuff. I declined anyway because I get a rash from treated sofas. Paid for everything and then I get a call from the delivery place telling me that my sofa will not be warranted unless I pay for this extra cost for treatment. They gave me the option to buy it and not treat it so I could have a warranty on the upholstery, so I was covered. They had me call the store and add it to the order. When we got the chair and sofa, it had a smell and my hubby and I both itched from the fabric and just gave in. We both noticed the sofa particularly was not the one we had two years previous, was cheaply made and when you sat down, you feel like it was stuffed with newspapers due to the crunching noise. It also was not a solid cushion but with a pad attached to the bottom seat with Velcro. This was definitely not the same sofa. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.
We just bit the bullet and said we'll never go back. Well the recliner on the sofa on one side is busted. I didn't want to call but I don't have $2,000.00 for new furniture. We're getting ready for the fixed income mode here. Well I called the store. They said, "Call service. They might get back to you in two weeks. Just leave them a message." The guy shows up in town every two weeks, or maybe week or so. Wow! That's their customer service. I called customer service, got an answering machine to leave a message. The number I got said they would get back to me the next business day. We shall see. I asked the guy I talked to at the La-Z-Boy I purchased my furniture from if I could have a number to corporate. He said he didn't have it, I would have to call customer service and ask them when I report our recliner needs to be fixed. Any company knows the number to corporate or regional. If not, then the whole business is corrupt.
I have bought cheap furniture that is still in my home not broken and in better shape than our La-Z-Boy Sofa. This is not American made - it is from Mexico!!!!!! I believe we all who have complained here should call the Federal Trade Commission. Will let y'all know how the repair goes. But for now loud and clear, don't buy it here, not with my experience. There may well be stores who have very conscientious employees and managers who believe that the customer is number one - sadly, not my experience here.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2013
My husband and I bought two La-Z-Boy reclining chairs from a furniture store. I called the manager and told him our problems. He informed me that I should let La-Z-Boy know what my problem was. So I did. Not much to my surprise, the person that represented La-Z-Boy did not want to hear my complaint. I had been informed by several people that La-Z-Boy does not stand behind their product.
My complaint is that when we first bought the chairs, we noticed a strange smell - a rotten fishy smell. This was confirmed by a lab that I spoke to earlier today. Months after this, we noticed that we were both itch from sitting in the chairs. We felt like we were being bitten. If you have ever experienced sand fleas when vacationing in Mexico, this was what it felt like but this was an extreme case. I started investigating calling several La-Z-Boy stores and looking on the internet.
DMF came up, Dimethyl Fumarate. DMF is a POTENT allergenic sensitizer that is used for its anti-fungal properties. The white crystalline powder is packed into small sachets, similar to silica gel sachets used to remove moisture. The crystalline DMF powder works to prevent mold growth by evaporating over time. I believe that is the culprit in our chairs. The representative from La-Z-Boy did not want to hear about this and would not let me speak on the matter. I have spoken to a lab in the US about the fabric and what we are experiencing. We will be sending samples to the lab if La-Z-Boy does return our money. The lab also suggested that we hired a lawyer. DMF has been banned in Europe. See Russel Jones and Walker Solicitors in London, England. It has not been banned in the USA and that is where our chairs came from.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2013
We are repeat customers to La-Z-Boy and to my husband's dismay, I once again found a couch and love seat that matched our decor and I decided to take a chance again in the hopes that our experience with La-Z-Boy would be better this time. However, this was not the case... Two years ago I went to La-Z-Boy and purchased a recliner for my husband's 50th birthday. My husband decided to pick it up rather than have it delivered to save the delivery cost. When he arrived to pick it up, they practically threw it at him and closed the loading doors saying there was nobody around to help him load it into our pick up. I spent more on this leather recliner than many spend on an entire couch set. Once they had their money their attitude completely changed.
This time I purchased two pieces, a couch and love seat. When they were delivered in July, I immediately noticed that the leather was damaged in several spots on the love seat. I mentioned it to the delivery men and they confirmed they had seen it before loading them into the truck but La-Z-Boy staff told them that I had purchased floor models so not to worry. I ABSOLUTELY did NOT purchase floor models. I called the store I purchased from and they assured me that was not the case and they would send someone out to take a look. During that time I discovered that the love seat also had a problem reclining and made very loud clunking sounds and was lopsided.
The repair man came and did fix some of the leather issues but did not complete all to them. I am still waiting for him to return. The backs of the love seat do not match either. I feel that for the money I paid they should be sending me a new love seat. But this situation just keeps going on and on. They never return calls when they say they will. I am constantly chasing them trying to get this resolved. It is now the middle of September with no resolution in sight. There is more to this situation but too much to write. So needless to say I definitely will not be shopping at La-Z-Boy ever again. Their prices are very high and their customer service is pathetic.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2013
I don’t understand what all of this complaining is about. I have owned La-Z-Boy my whole life and never had a problem ever. I needed service once and got it immediately. Quality is awesome and price is fair. This product is sold for what it is. Good furniture at a fair price. I would urge anyone to buy La-Z-Boy over the outsourced garbage floating around out there.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2013
I purchased this leather chair in Hickory this past month. I and my sister sat in the chair (leather wall-away and very costly $1,400). The salesman had me sign the back of a paper saying that once I bought it, it was mine no matter what. I didn't think anything about it, signed it and told the salesman that I needed it delivered and that was another $79.00. When we sat in the chair in the store, it was comfortable, leaned back and it made no noises (ratcheting when reclining) and it did not slide all over the floor and sat higher off the ground. I called the salesman the day after, complaining about the metal frame being on the ground and he told me that all chairs that were Wall-Away were metal touching the floor and had round protectors. I told him that I had never seen a chair like that and I worked for La-Z-Boy at one time.
Then, I proceeded to tell him that the recliner made a ratcheting noise when you put it in the recline position and it didn't do that in the store. When I called, the salesman told me that I didn't hear it doing that because they had a 10 ton air conditioner running and that is why I didn't hear it and all recliners made that noise. The ones we sat in never made a noise at all in that store and I thought it strange for him to say something like that. I know that while we were in the store I could hear a pin drop. I also heard everything the salesman was saying while sitting in the chair, and I never heard that chair or any chair make a noise, sit that low to the ground in the front, or go back on the right. My father, my brother, aunts and uncles have all had La-Z-Boy Recliners and some Wall-Away, and they never had this problem.
When we sit in the chair there is something making the chair go back on the right side (like something is not tight). There are NO wooden legs, no wood at frame touching the floor only metal, and he told me to go buy rubber things to go under it. The chair leans forward and about 1/2" from the floor in the front if that without anyone sitting in it and the foot rest is so low to the ground (less than 1/2") and it wasn't like that in the store. To rearrange a throw cover, I can't get my foot under the foot rest and I have had four recliners and they have never been that low. I feel this chair is defective because on the paper that I received upon delivery, in big bold print it states, "This is the one I was telling you about." I have no clue as to why or who wrote that on the paper, but it was photocopied. The salesman in as much led me to believe that he was right and I was wrong after our conversation. I have no clue who is right or who is wrong.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2013
Just paid around 5,000 dollars for love seat and recliner and club chair. The fabric which is micro suede has wood splinters in the fabric. I tried to vacuum it but we are still finding wood splinters. Called repair that tells me they are going back and forth with the corporate offices who tell them it could be cleaned. How can you clean wood splinters out of fabric? I think someone from corporate should take a trip to see the quality of the fabric the factory is using. I'm surprised at the responses I am getting from La-Z-Boy. It's three weeks now and still no satisfaction. I feel like renting a truck and dropping this crap at the store that gladly took my thousands of dollars before delivery. Very unhappy.
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2013
Two and a half years ago, my husband and I purchased a sectional for our living room which was, admittedly, more expensive than we wanted to pay but we were lulled into the propaganda about their warranties, great craftsmanship and long lasting wearability of the La-Z-Boy brand. Don't get me wrong, we love our furniture but after only two and a half years, a "wire" is coming out of the frame and in doing so has punctured the bottom of one of the cushions. We believed that the warranty for the frame was for the life of the furniture and we were right. The puncture in the cushion occurred because of the breakage of the frame. I know the fabric is only warranted for a year. If it were to fray and ball or come apart, I get it, but the fabric was destroyed by a wire from the frame poking through. Now there is a big hole in the bottom of one of the cushions.
The "helpful" advice I got today was: Yes, the wire is under warranty but you have to pay for the person to come out to your house and the labor. Yes, it damaged the cushion but fabric is only under warranty for a year and besides it has been two and a half years so they won't have that fabric any more anyway. So go away and take a bolt cutter to the wire so it isn't poking anything any more and sew up the cushion yourself. I was even sarcastically told that, "You know, the cushion has two sides" so it won't show. My last couch lasted 15 years and was half the price.
Lesson: Do not buy La-Z-Boy furniture. They don't live up to the hype and, if something should happen, they try to humiliate you and talk down to you.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2013
We ordered 2 recliners nearly 15 weeks ago. Week after week they promised delivery, bunch of lies! They told us the warranty was better than it actually was and held our $1800 down payment hostage. Yesterday we went back to the store and raised a ruckus. I offered them $200 to let us out of the contract. After talking to regional mgr they agreed to refund our money. So DON'T GIVE UP! Make a scene in the store and become the squeaky wheel. Now we need to find another furniture store which will probably be just as bad.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2013
I bought 2 recliners from Star Furniture and paid extra to upgrade the fabric. Within 3 months, the fabric on the leg extension and where the back of the knees rub started pilling. It has gotten progressively worse and noticeable. By the end of the year the chair I usually sit in is going to look like it's ready for a garage sale. Star does not warranty fabric, and from what I've read, neither will La-Z-Boy. So I'm out $1000.00 for 2 chairs with fabric that should have NEVER been used for upholstering. I've had numerous upholstered furniture pieces throughout my life and never before had fabric wear out within a couple of months.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2013
My Adler recliner that I purchased from the Bolingbrook, IL La-Z-Boy Gallery in 2009 required new reclining mechanism. A couple days after contacting La-Z-Boy, the part was delivered and instructions to repair were emailed to me. It was a little too complicated for me to do myself so I again called and requested that they send a repair person. I was told the cost for repair would be $109 and that I would get a call within a couple of days. Sure enough a call came in on the 2nd day, and I was told the first available opening was over 1-1/2 weeks away. I would get a call the evening before, and they would give me a 2-hr window. That was no problem. Almost immediately, the cost for the repair ($109) was charged to my credit card. I've never paid a full repair cost before the repair was completed. I contacted La-Z-Boy management, and the "manager" told me that she would look into it. I have not heard from anyone since. Although I planned to replace my couch, I definitely will not even consider La-Z-Boy again.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2013
I ordered a recliner in April of this year with custom fabric. Chair was delivered in June and I noticed design flaws from the very beginning (e.g. recliner did not stay in last reclining position, footrest unable to come up unless getting up and moving it forward manually, overhang of seating cushion extended by 3" leaving a gap in back of chair which proved to be very uncomfortable). No one came to look at the chair and weeks passed before they said it will be picked up by the company for inspection. Result: nothing wrong with chair. Would not refund total cost of chair and wanted a 25% restocking. Contacted BBB. They, however, they were unable to get results and closed case... Bottom line is it's now August. I have no chair and no refund. I want everyone to know what an inconceivable company that is and would advise consumers never to purchase anything from them. The only warranty I received from them upon purchase of the chair was for the material, and I was never told that a 25% restocking fee is required for restocking.
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2013
We recently purchased two chairs from La-Z-Boy, very bad move. Paid too much for what we got, brand new chair not even a month old and parts had to be replaced. Got double talk from staff, managers and owners, make sure you get all names and ask for written confirmation because the buck is passed down the line, you obviously need proof, LOL it’s just a joke!!!! Paid extra for warranties, do not stand behind their product. Will never purchase another item from them. Have purchased items from the Brick and other furniture places and had better service and items replaced without this trouble. Rating La-Z-Boy bottom of my list. The movie star that does commercials for La-Z-Boy should check the complaint list before she attaches her name to this product.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2013
The couch and love seat were delivered to my home. The couch had a leg missing and a damaged leg. My newly laid hardwood floors were damaged because the delivery men dragged the couch across the floor. It cost me several hundred dollars extra for the floor to be repaired. After several months of phone calls and letters to the company I still have not received any restitution. This delivery was made in December of 2012. It is now the end of August of 2013. I am very disappointed in the manner that this is being handled.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2013
I am a stroke victim and have mobility issues. So I purchased a Luxury-Lift chair from Dewey Furniture in Vermilion, OH. As the previous reviewer stated, they prominently wave their lifetime warranty in your face then refuse to honor it. In May, my chair stopped lifting. The repairman from Dewey came and found the weld on a metal brace had failed. He contacted La-Z-Boy for a replacement part and they refused him. He kept trying and they then required a photo of the frame in June, which he provided them. By July I contacted the owner of Dewey Furniture to see if he could prod them. La-Z-Boy said they would have to make the repair in order to not void the warranty but never gave the store the okay to come get the chair or even answer their emails. The failure of the chair creates an increased risk of injury when attempting to stand and possible liability. So, now in August, I am left having to pursue all legal remedies.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2013
My husband and I made a very large purchase with your Lakeland, FL store on South Florida Avenue on April 28, 2013. Let me begin my saying when we first made the purchase everyone seemed so helpful and friendly, but it went all down hill from there.
We were contacted by Patty that the one table we ordered was not available in which she gave us another option. We ended up driving to your Orlando store and finding the same table. We went to make the purchase on our La-Z-Boy credit card, but they stated they were still holding the original amount of $6775.00 on our credit card. So we when contacted Patty in Lakeland and informed her what was happening and she said she would get with her Manager and have the amount removed. We informed her to let us know once it is done so we could make the purchase. We ended up driving back to Lakeland and we followed up with her again. Nothing still was done and she said she would call us back again once her Manager got there. We never received a call back and we ended up driving back to Orlando paying cash for the table.
We started calling the Lakeland office within the time frame provided checking on the status of our furniture since it had to be custom ordered. I explained to Patty that I needed her to call me before it shipped from the factory so I could get the other furniture removed and everything painted. We then received a call that the furniture was ready to be delivered and we needed to set-up delivery. So again the ball was dropped! We tried setting up delivery, but was informed they would not delivery on a Monday in which is the only day my husband is off. So we then had to delay delivery since we had to rearrange our work schedules.
The day before the furniture was to be delivered we got a call from Plantation Furniture saying one of our pieces was damaged and it should only be a week or so until we would receive another one since it was a popular item. The day the furniture was delivered we noticed one of the other table tops had a defect on it and they said a service man could come out and look at it to determine if it needs replaced. I then noticed the fabric on the couch was a different color and texture than what was agreed on. We had the fabric swatch they provided us and it did not match the fabric on the order.
My husband then contacted Patty and asked her the status of our original table that was damaged in transit and she knew nothing about it and said she would check into it and call us back. He also mentioned the fabric as well as the service man coming out to look at our other table. She informed him that they must have gave us the wrong fabric swatch and never offered to correct this. We have yet to here anything from Patty or anyone else. We are very agitated and upset over our first experience with your company and would like this resolved ASAP. We spent over $9036.33 with your company and this is very poor customer service! You may contact me at **. (PS: we still have not received our 1 picture from originally delivery)
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2013
Purchased a couch and recliner from La-Z-Boy in June. It took two months to get the furniture. The couch has no support, very cheap padding, no lumbar support and trying to operate the recliner in the couch is almost impossible. The chair is the same story, no back support and the cushion is flat. We got this stuff two days ago. When we called La-Z-Boy they act like we are crazy. Just fix the damn couch and recliner. I will never buy or recommend this brand to anyone. I will have to pay to have it fixed the way I want it. What a joke. La-Z-Boy sure lives up to its name.
Reviewed Aug. 3, 2013
I was concerned about quality from the beginning. But the salesperson assured me that I would be happy and also convinced me to get insurance against any problems. I have this Riley Recliner for 6 months and the fabric is pulling and thread bare. The padding is non-existent and you can feel the wood frame. I had a tech come to the house a month later I had heard nothing. I called was told that pilling needs to be shaved and everything else is normal. I hate the chair and want my money back. I wrote to the CEO. But it seems like they do nothing with customer complaints.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2013
I purchased a 3-cushion leather sofa which has a recliner at both ends and a reclining chair, all in black leather. I chose this particular model because it had lumbar support. When I received the merchandise, it had a film of dirt and only lumbar support in 1 of the four cushions. I could also feel wood in the armrests. I immediately called the store to complain and they are sending someone to address my complaints which will occur about three weeks after delivery. But in the meantime I received a bill for the furniture.
When I called the store they refused to suspend payment until at least the furniture is looked at and while waiting, the two cushions of the sofa have now become soft . I was expecting well made furniture that I would have for years and was willing to pay more to get it but I am feeling that I got a bad deal. Furniture inspector will be here in a few days. Will keep you updated.
Reviewed July 31, 2013
I had read and that made my decision that La-Z-Boy furniture was made entirely in the USA and that is why I was willing to pay a lot more for it and felt that it would be safer.. for our health. I know all furniture and even all mattresses outgas some and they have flame retardant chemicals in them along with parts that have formaldehyde and other chemicals in the wood etc. I knew that many name brand furniture companies are having their leathers and cushions made overseas in China and other countries where there are not any or many restrictions on what they use..
I have had my new couch and chair for 2 months and had an Austin air cleaner running towards it, air conditioning running 24 hours a day and an overhead fan running. It smells like nail polish remover... It permeates several rooms. We are not able to sit on it nor be in the large room with the furniture... I was totally shocked that it was so pungent with chemical smells coming from it. For the price paid I would have expected them to have better quality in having less chemicals emitting from the fabric or inside the cushions and wood. We did not get the Scotch Guard type fabric protection because we felt that we would not want to endure that outgassing and smell from it so we made sure ours was not treated when ordered. I wish I could return it for a full refund... The tags are still on the couch and chair and no one has sat on them nor been in the room they are placed in...
Reviewed July 18, 2013
I purchased a replacement recliner because the padding in my old one was collapsing. In the show room, the one I picked out was completely padded and relatively comfortable. When my new chair arrived, it looked good but after sitting in it a couple of times, I realized that I was feeling the wooden frame while sitting in a "padded" chair. I sent an email to La-Z-Boy and they said that they do not handle the service and I had to contact my local service. I followed their instructions and contacted our local service department. They had a contractor come out last week and inspect the chair. He took pictures of him holding the unpadded wood frame between his fingers while he was standing next to the chair.
I had to call service yesterday to get the outcome of the inspection. The service department called me back this morning and told me that it is totally normal to feel the frame of the chair as you get in and out of the chair and they could do nothing about it. (I also feel the frame when I am sitting in it because it is not padded.) I asked if there was anyone else I could speak to about this matter and she told me that it had gone to the highest authority and there was no one else I could talk to.
You cannot imagine how totally disappointed I am in La-Z-Boys quality and service. I have only had this chair for a couple of months and my old cheap worn out chair is in better shape. Since this is the type of quality and poor service they provide, I will not buy another piece of La-Z-Boy furniture.
Reviewed July 16, 2013
We were replacing our leather furniture in our family room after 15 years of great service (not a Lazy Boy). Based on Lazy Boy's corporate name, we felt safe that buying from Lazy Boy would be a good experience. We ordered our sectional from the Christiana store in Delaware and was told it would take 16 weeks. OK that seemed like a long time for something that was built in the USA but we were willing to wait. Well 16 weeks later I took a day off work and rented a truck to pick up our new sectional. Upon getting it home and setting it up we found one of the pieces was wrong. After contacting the store, we were told that the salesperson put a wrong number in when ordering. They called back a couple days later and said, "Good news, we found the piece you need in Florida and we're having it shipped up here." She told us that it would take another 2 weeks. OK what's another couple of weeks? They agreed to delivering it to us at no cost.
A couple weeks later we were called to tell us the piece had arrived in their warehouse and they would call back to arrange delivery. I ended up calling a couple days later since not one called. I talked to the sales man and he set up the delivery. I asked him at the time if anyone had looked at the piece to make sure it was right and not damaged before they delivered it. His response was that he would pass that on. I had to take another 1/2 day off work because they can only give you a 4 hour window for delivery. We've waited over 20 weeks now so I did what was necessary. The delivery guys just left and guess what - it was once again the wrong piece. It amazes me that a national company like Lazy Boy doesn't train their employees in Customer Service. Upon calling the store back I was told that the manager was off today but the sales manager did return my call. Looks like another 16 week wait or should I return the other pieces and start over with a more reliable company?
Reviewed July 14, 2013
As a summary, I purchased the set a little over two years ago. I knew it was out of warranty, but the problem I have started to occur within the 1st year though and has gotten progressively worse. I firmly believe that there is no way that Sears or La-z-boy are not aware of this problem. To be specific, the cushions have been deteriorating at an increasing rate from the time of purchase. Within 6 months, we started to notice a colored dust coming off of the cushions when we sat on them. When we touch the cushions, they feel powdery and our hands come away covered with a dusty powder. Additionally, the cushions are simply falling apart. Because of the problem, we have barely used the set, so there should be no wear and tear on it.
Completely my fault for not bringing this up earlier, however...The purchase was over $1700, so there is no way anyone could expect this kind of deterioration, especially from a product carried by Sears. I was hoping to get help with either new cushions that would not degrade or a replacement set. BJI, the service agent, told me to submit a claim, with pictures and they would see what they could do. One week later they told me "out of warranty, sorry". Basically, get lost. We of course will never purchase a major item from Sears again or from La-Z-Boy. Again, there is no way possible this was not a serious issue for all owners of this set, the cushions are horrible in terms of wear, even under minimum usage.
Reviewed July 13, 2013
I bought a La-Z-Boy powered recliner last fall. I suffer from bulging disks in my lower spine and could no longer sit on our sofas without pain. The recliner was a godsend, and helped my back tremendously. Within six months, the chair began to sink back. When you would sit in it without reclining any direction, you already feel like you were tipped back. Then one day, the back just fell off. I contacted La-Z-Boy around the middle or end of May since the furniture was still under warranty. The repairman came out the first week of June. He ordered parts, said it would be a week or two and they would be back out to install them. The parts came in the mail, and I called back to reschedule the repair date. They said I didn't have ALL the parts, and I'd have to call after the back came. Fine. I waited.
Three weeks later, a bigger box with metal rails in it arrives. I called back to reschedule service. I'm told again that I don’t have ALL the parts. When I spoke to them last and they said we were waiting for the back to come, they meant an all new upholstered back, AKA - half of the chair. Then they told me it would be another 6 weeks for that to come. I asked to speak to a supervisor. I explained it has been over a month at the time of that call, and the chair was the only comfortable piece of furniture I had due to my back condition. Since I've been without it for 6 weeks already, I asked a simple question - If you are replacing half of this chair, including more brackets and what are apparently seat rails too, why not just replace my chair, take this hunk of useless metal and upholstery in my house and salvage what you can? I was told that the furniture is not medical grade equipment (whatever) and the warranty doesn't cover replacement, only repair. She said she'd expedite getting someone out to install the parts we have, so when the back comes we could easily put that on ourselves. I agreed.
So the repairman came on Friday. He said the left arm frame was damaged and he could not put any of the parts on. He took pictures, told me they have to order a left side arm frame and then left without doing anything. I called La-Z-Boy back, and spoke with customer service rep about all this. Nobody seems to know why the first technician didn't notice the damage on the left arm. No one understands why they ordered an entire upholstered back for the chair. There's only a 1 year warranty on most of the parts of the chair, with only a few months left until the chair's 1 year anniversary. I think their strategy is to delay the repair until the chair is no longer under warranty. Do NOT waste your money at La-Z-Boy. They are no longer the same company that made the furniture our parents bought. The frames are particle board, which disintegrates under any amount of pressure. The quality of their products is horrible, and their repair efforts and communication with the customer are abysmal. Their business practices are unethical.
Reviewed July 12, 2013
CONSUMERS BEWARE!!... DO NOT BUY AT THIS LOCATION!!... Please make sure you read all the complaints listed for *ALL* La-Z-Boy furniture galleries through the BBB and Consumer Affairs before you set foot into this facility. Everything you read there applies to this location as well!! Trust me when I say I should have done this first; it would have saved me a lot of headache (!!!) and my parents close to $1900.00!!!!
Though privately owned by the store manager who has the power to make ANY dissatisfied customer(s) satisfied to ANY extent, we quickly discovered the owner of this location only cares about one thing: MONEY!!... NOT the elderly consumer who has arthritis in her back, neck, and hands (!) namely my mother! A Godly man he claims to be but he drained every last penny he could from my mother's account while having the audacity to deliver the poorest quality recliner(s) I had ever seen to her home! When I called to express our dissatisfaction of the product in a professional/courteous manner, he argued there was absolutely no possible way his company could have made any type of error with our "special order"... What?! I thought to myself. Is he human and flawless? Is that possible, at all? No, it is not!
What did Mr. Bob ** do to correct the situation, you ask? Absolutely NOTHING (!!) except live up to his name. ** the consumer! I believe in God too, Mr. **! And I also believe in karma.
My mom and I had been searching for a recliner with specific qualities over a long period of time when La-Z-Boy advertised they were having a sale. We went over with the hopes we would finally find what we had been endlessly searching for. I thought we were blessed when I found out we were receiving service from the store manager and above all, the owner. I thought for sure, nothing could go wrong. That thought was a far stretch of the imagination. What a complete disaster the whole encounter was...
To our dismay, they did not have anything close to what we were looking for. We spent a good amount of time picking out the perfect chair, the perfect color, the perfect firmness of the foam, the ease of the recline, fabric chair treatment at a whopping $69.99 per chair, and head covers/arm rest covers at an astronomical $139.98 (in other words, what they call a "special order"). It felt as if we were creating our own chair from scratch! How exciting, right? Wrong!!... At $1760.00 for both chairs, including a delivery charge of $49.99, we anticipated we would get what we paid for... but we did not...
When the recliner(s) were delivered on a Friday, they were nowhere near my mom's expectations or even close to what we ordered! She called me immediately and told me EVERYTHING that was wrong: 1) The recliner(s) had splinters in the handle where you pull to recline the chair. 2) The fabric on the arm rest, the seated area and the foot rest had excess fabric, meaning, you could grab two to three inches of loose fabric. 3) The foam where you sit was soft, not what we had requested initially - firm. Remember, my mom has arthritis. 4) The recliner made a loud popping noise and to add insult to injury, 5) the headrest covers we ordered for both chairs were the same size as the arm rest covers. Remember, we were charged $139.98?
My mom and I went to the furniture store on Sunday, only to be told the owner wouldn't be back until Monday. As I stated above when I called Mr. ** the day after Sunday, he was very argumentative and in disbelief his product was unacceptable in our eyes. The only thing he offered was the bare minimum - to return the lousy chairs he had delivered to her home and pick something else in the store. Remember, he had nothing in the store to begin with. That's why we "special ordered" the recliners in the first place. On top of not getting what we "special ordered" and the obvious lack of respect, we were forced to choose oversize chairs and pay an extra $78.00 on top of everything else because there wasn't anything close to what we wanted... What a scam!!
Who treats customers like this? La-Z-Boy...
I'll tell you who doesn't treat customers like this: Starke's Furniture in Seguin, Texas. If you want quality customer service, quality furniture, a large array of furniture to choose from... and, family-oriented companies which will MAKE SURE their customers go away HAPPY and eventually return for more... Starke's Furniture is the place! We found what we wanted immediately - Perfect chair, perfect color, perfect firmness to the foam, ease of the recline, and MOST OF ALL, FREE DELIVERY! We paid a hundred dollars less for each chair; we were treated with respect with a guarantee that if we are not satisfied, we will get a full refund. NOW, THAT'S CUSTOMER SERVICE, MR. **! Maybe you should call them and take some notes!!!
A word to the wise... Patience is a virtue. I knew something would come along eventually, but in that same breath, I never imagined a name brand company such as La-Z-Boy taking their customers to the cleaners like Mr. ** did... I've told all my friends, family and I'm sharing my war story with my fellow consumers. If you really want a La-Z-Boy... go somewhere else besides the obvious. My next move... I need to contact BBB and see how they can further assist.
Reviewed July 11, 2013
Our Lazyboy sofa and two recliners are uncomfortable. They told us six weeks when we ordered them. It took twelve weeks with no word from them. After we got them, the sofa sinks on one end on the cushions which causes backaches. Very uncomfortable and ready to sell them.
Reviewed July 11, 2013
My mother purchased her sofa three years ago. She has been complaining to the store manager for one and half years. The sofa has faded stripes in the cushions; it will not hold its color. She is not pleased with the condition of the sofa. She will never purchase another sofa from La-Z-Boy. She is out several hundred dollars trying to fix the problem. No one wants to help her with her problem, even though it has a five-year warranty.
Reviewed July 9, 2013
I purchased a recliner the first week in April, 2013, chose the fabric and bought the special 7-year warranty, $1,800 plus. I received the chair on June 10, but had to pay an additional $26.50 for deliverymen to take away the chair that was being replaced (news to me as the sales person had advised that the old one would be taken away - no charge mentioned) and I had already paid the delivery charges in April. The chair was NOT as comfortable as the floor model in the store and to my dismay, we found the chair had very, very little padding in the lumbar area which was the #1 priority when shopping for the new chair. In fact, the sales lady said they would put in memory foam in the seat and lumbar to ensure the support and comfort I required. After two days, I noticed the fabric was loose on the arms and leg area (you can grab a handful of 3-5") and threads from the fabric were uneven and irregular.
I called the store and described the problems on June 19, one week to the day the chair arrived, and stated that I was not pleased with the chair and poor quality fabric. The lady had the sales person call me back to advise me that the lumbar support should have been firm and that they would send an inspector to look at it. The inspector arrived on June 26, took pictures, advised me that the entire seat was crooked, pointed out more seam and fabric irregularities and said he would send in his report. Yesterday, the sales lady called. I returned her call today and she said the fabric man would be able to come and replace the seat and add extra padding. I asked about the irregular seams and loose fabric on the arms and she advised that he would also tighten them up - okay - but I am not happy with the fabric and do not think it will wear well. She advised to wait a couple of years and if it wasn't good then they would revisit the situation. I told her that I was NOT happy with the fabric and that it didn't look good even one week after delivery.
She asked what would I like them to do about it and I advised that I would like a replacement chair with firm support and different fabric without irregularities or a full refund. I apologized for having to complain but I trusted that I had purchased a quality chair, based on La-Z-Boy's past reputation, but what I received was far below grade. What really upset me was that she made me feel like the 'bad guy' and I had to keep reminding her that the chair was not acceptable, the fabric was poor and upholstered incorrectly, the frame of the seat was entirely out of alignment and not padded in lumbar and foot rest. Further, I was only requesting what I expected when I purchased the chair. Now, she has to speak to different managers and see what they "are willing to do." I am very upset, resent the runaround and the attitude of the staff. 'If' this ordeal is resolved, I will NEVER shop at La-Z-Boy again and will advise all my friends and family to shop elsewhere and don't buy La-Z-Boy.
Reviewed July 3, 2013
I initially made the decision to purchase a chair from La-Z-Boy because I wanted the best; I wanted the Cadillac of chairs. I finally made my choice and went with the 1.5 recliner. I’m by no means a plus size person, but they advised me that these chairs were designed for that purpose. I just wanted a roomy chair. The chair in the store was black leather and it looked and felt great. We paid a total of $1,367.27. I’ve done my research and I can get a full living room set for the same amount at a different retailer, just thought it pertinent to mention at this point. What I received from La-Z-Boy was not an accurate reflection to the chair I chose in the store.
When I went back to the store to compare at a later time, I noticed a couple of obvious things. First, the arms of the chair were not fully padded. My elbows were sitting on hard wood when I lean into the armrests; this is on both right and left. When I lean over on to the armrest, my ribs rest on wood and not on the padding; this is on both right and left. Both the right and left arms are having their own problem in that there is lacking padding on top of the arm of the chair. Second, when I apply pressure with my forearm, my arm sits on a piece of wood if I lean into it or try to re-adjust myself. Third, when I flip up the leg rest, there is minimal padding on the top and all I can feel is the wood underneath.
I’ve painstakingly gone through their 3rd party review process and it is without a doubt one of the worst processes I’ve ever had the misfortune of experiencing. I’m am sorry to say that, in my opinion, their store and its affiliates, in regards to quality of product and service, have gravely fallen short and this has been without a doubt a colossal waste of my time and energy. Their customer service, along with the obvious problems with the chair, is the reason I’m requesting a full refund. I’m no longer of the opinion that La-Z-Boy is the Cadillac of chairs and I will make it one of my life’s goals to make sure that no friend or family of mine do any sort of business with your establishment unless my concerns and reimbursement are addressed adequately.
I feel the need to start by going over the timeline of walking into La-Z-Boy for the first time; hopefully this will give you a better view of what actually happened and how I’ve come to feel less and less like a valued customer. On November 18, 2012, I walked into La-Z-Boy on 2657 Dundas St. W., Mississauga, ON, L5K 1R9 and spoke to a woman named **. Nice enough lady, although a little pushy, and didn’t give us the space we wanted to browse around the store. Her intent was in the right place, however, so not a big deal. We purchased a custom reclining chair along with the magi seal, 7-year comfort protection plan. I laugh to myself as I type this last sentence because it’s been less than 7 months and the chair is not comfortable and what protection??? It’s laughable at this point.
The chair was delivered sometime in early January and I sat in the chair for the better part of two weeks. In the beginning, I wasn’t looking for defects, but once I started to notice the poor craftsmanship, I started to inspect it with a more of a vigilant scrutiny. As mentioned above, the padding in the chair’s arms are not reflective of the chair in the store and sitting in the chair has become painful. I cannot lean to one side or another due to this lack of padding, and I do I need to use an extra pillow or blanket to provide the necessary comfort. I called La-Z-Boy and they referred me to a 3rd party inspector.
On February 20, 2013, the 3rd party inspector showed up at 5pm. I advised him that the chair was uncomfortable to sit in because of the reasons mentioned above. The inspector did not sit in the chair, did not test the chair where I mentioned it was lacking padding, he took pictures and said La-Z-Boy would be getting back to me. He informed me that this type of chair was for plus-sized people and gave me some details on why the chair was built the way it was. He specified that sometimes, La-Z-Boy doesn’t put a lot of padding in the foot rest because people can’t close the chair once it’s open. I thanked him for his time and he left.
In early March 2013, my girlfriend and I went into the same La-Z-Boy store in Mississauga to inquire as to the outcome of the evaluation. I spoke to the store manager, who consequently was not helpful at all. He basically tried to pass the buck stating that the 3rd party was responsible for getting back to me. So at this point, the 3rd party is saying La-Z-Boy will contact me and your store manager is doing the same. You can imagine how I felt at this point. The store manager gave me a phone number which I called and spoke to a lady that advised me that someone named Jay would be calling me back. I waited 3 or 4 days and the lady called me back asking if I had heard from Jay; I advised that I had not. She said someone else will be calling me to discuss and her name would be **.
On March 8, 2013, **, Customer Service Manager, called to discuss the issue. At that point, I informed her that I no longer wanted a new chair, only my money back. What with the poor quality of the chair, lacking accountability in your stores and general poor customer service, I was at my wits end. She advised me that there was nothing she could do about it and that I would have to go through this process first. I asked to speak to her supervisor and she gave me the name **, who is a VP of Operations. On March 13, 2013, I spoke with **, VP of Operations, and I advised him that I wanted my money back. I accounted for him my story, as well as the story of my mother buying and returning 3 La-Z-Boy chairs in Kingston, Ontario where she lives. He said that not every store has the same policy on returns and that I would have to follow the necessary process.
At that point, I was fed up and wanted nothing to do with La-Z-Boy. He proposed that I let him try and fix the chair. I regrettably agreed and concluded the call. It had been 100+ days since my last phone call with **, VP Operations. ** or a La-Z-Boy representative have never tried to reach me. I’ve never been contacted by La-Z-Boy, 0 times, to let me know when to expect repairs on my chair. ** assured me that I wouldn’t be waiting very long to have my chair replaced. They finally called me to fix my chair (around 110 days after my conversation with ** VP) and wanted to START the repairs on my chair. I said that they had the chance to fix the chair and now I really wanted my money back. There was no apology regarding the time that had elapsed. They advised that they were not prepared to refund my money.
At that point, I advised them that I wanted to speak with someone who could refund my money. I decided to send my comments to the president of La-Z-Boy, which they assigned an escalation specialist, who never called me and only sent out a letter stating that I was using the chair incorrectly. Silence from La-Z-Boy now so I decided to take my issue to the Better Business Bureau. The reply from La-Z-Boy had said that I declined the service on my chair, which is absolutely NOT true. Do your research before you commit to La-Z-Boy. It has been, without a doubt, the worst service I've ever had in my life and my disappointment is no longer about the chair. It's their complete and utter lack of accountability and quality of service. Stay away!!
Reviewed July 1, 2013
I helped my 80-year-old mother choose a La-Z-Boy rocker/recliner with $600 gift card my sister gave her for mother's day. The store did not have the chair she wanted in green, so we ordered one in that color. My mother was not aware this made the chair “hers” no matter what from that point on. When her grandsons picked the chair up from the store to avoid an additional $60 delivery charge, they were not aware that by doing so, they were “accepting the chair as is” and the flawed material on the chair. The store owner's employees wrapped the unboxed chair in a fitted plastic cover and secured it with some sort of plastic wrap with a crisscross pattern that is still visible on the headrest of the chair.
For some strange reason, the chair does not “fit” my 80-year-old, 5'2", mother's frame... her feet dangle from it and she cannot reach the lever for the footrest. I do not know why this was not brought to our attention before we made the selection. When we noticed all the things, we called the store immediately. The manager does not work on weekends so we had to wait until Monday to speak to him to see if we could resolve these issues. Not knowing the store's policy of no returns if you order a chair they don't stock in your color or flawed fabric not being La-Z-Boy's concern once the person you send to pick it up for you accepts delivery and puts it on their truck, and then being told you cannot return the chair because you “special ordered” it and no one else would want to buy it.
And the store owner would now be stuck with a chair he cannot sell. And then to add insult to injury, be charged the maximum of their made up policy of a re-stocking fee that could range up to 30% even though the chair is in brand new pristine condition and was reported to them within minutes of getting it home. I have owned many La-Z-Boy chairs. My family has purchased 3 recliners (averaging $600 ea.) within the past 6 months all from this location. So we are - were good customers. If this is the way La-Z-Boy and its retailers treat their customers, I will no longer buy their product. And if by some chance I ever do, it will be from another dealer, like Sears or Kane’s Furniture.
Reviewed June 30, 2013
I went into the La-Z-Boy location in Portage, MI to browse and look at furniture for my basement entertainment area. A salesperson met me soon after I walked in. We looked around. I got an idea of what I wanted at the time. I did not make a purchase and was just looking for ideas for possible future purchase. I had gone in a few months later to browse and see if they had any new selections. I was getting closer to buying, but wanted to pay cash and was waiting for my tax return so was not ready to purchase. I finally had to delay my purchase, as life got in the way with a needed car purchase for my wife, private college for the daughter, a water well tank and pump issue at the house, etc.
Over a year later, once all of those things were obtained, I felt ready to finally obtain my furniture. I walked in to take a last look, and select what I wanted. A salesperson met up with me as usual. I had told them I had been in several times before, but they made no attempt to get me to someone I had seen before. I selected what I wanted and we set up an appointment for the designer to come to the home. On the weekend before the scheduled following Tuesday in home appointment, the salesman called me to inform me they would not be coming out. But I could bring in my own measurements and pictures and the design person would help me, but only in their store. I explained I did not have a digital camera and would prefer to keep my free in home appointment as promised.
He then put the design person on the line. She said they expect loyalty, as they are on commission, and did not want to waste time coming to my home. Astonished, I said, “Well, why didn't you tell me to get back with you the next time I came in, and that you were on commission? I would have had no trouble asking for you.” In fact, when I met the last salesperson I made the in-home appointment with, I told him I had been in before, but he made no attempt to put me with a previous salesperson I had seen. And besides, I had to put off my purchase for other needed household purchases. She said, “Well maybe I should have the store manager talk with you.” I said, “Great, have him call me.”
When he called, I explained why my decision to purchase was delayed; other needed purchases took priority, and why was it not explained to me to ask for one I had seen before? No attempt had ever been made to ask me or put me with a previous salesperson I had talked to. He then said, “We have been out to your house before. We only have so many resources available. So you will have to come in to the store with your own pictures and measurements!” I said, “You all have NEVER been out to my house. Is that what this is all about?” He did not believe me, so he said, “You can come in here, but we will not go to your home.” I said, “I will not accept those terms, and will buy my furniture elsewhere.” (I have a fairly new home, want the colors right, etc.) I have NEVER been treated like a second class consumer from a retail furniture store, or ANY retail outlet for that matter.
Bottom line: The manager, designer and sales staff at the La-Z-Boy location in Portage, MI is rude, selfish, unprofessional, and I would NOT recommend doing business with those individuals, or that location. I certainly will not be spending my $7,000 in that store! But I am ready to buy, but NOT from them!
Reviewed June 27, 2013
I have since been contacted by their service and it looks like I will be getting parts "no charge" since I will install it myself. These chairs are about 7 years old, so I guess there might have been an issue with the product. It turns out, after closer inspection, all the bearings are shot on both chairs.
Reviewed June 26, 2013
After only owning the sofa a few months, the cushions had compressed to half the size of when I bought it. Also, they are falling behind the sofa. They said it was the way we are sitting in the seat compared to the design of the sofa. I said, "The both of us?" They agreed to replace it, but my warranty is over, so if it happens again, I'm SOL!!! I even asked the sales woman about this sofa, and she said no worries!
Reviewed June 26, 2013
I'm trying to get service with email supplied, service@lsgvancouver.com. It comes back undeliverable. These people will not answer their phone or reply to messages left. I will have to go to the store in person and force their hand. I will keep trying.
Reviewed June 26, 2013
I have previously written a very lengthy detail of my experience. I have been trying to deal with the Cedar Park, Texas store and these people are impossible. Now they want to send the crazy service technician back to my house. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE BEING IN THE HOUSE WITH HIM!!! I explained that to them and was told he was the only technician they had. I live in the greater Austin area, and I find it hard to believe there is only ONE guy to service a 1M plus area. This process just keeps getting WORSE. Whatever you do, stay AWAY from LA-Z-BOY. Don't just depend on my word. Please read the reviews and go to FACEBOOK and read about all the unhappy people.
Reviewed June 24, 2013
We are on our 5th replacement part. Each item replaced has taken 2-4 weeks. No refunds permitted, only store credits. They offered a new unit taking another 6-8 weeks. The unit still does not work properly. No changes will be made to the specs. New unit will have the same problem. The memory foam does not have enough clearance and bends the safety and recliner bar. Unless we take them to court, we are stuck! New choice must be ordered in store. Will not accept verbal "We want what we ordered but a working unit and not junk."
Reviewed June 24, 2013
I have a sofa/loveseat combo and two chairs from them. The sofa/loveseat I had worked on after about I owned it 7 years. The service was great! Fixed at no cost except labor. Parts were free. We have now moved them all 5 times in the past 8 years due to economy... The chairs have held up. The sofa has too but the movers broke the loveseat when trying to assemble it improperly. We are now giving the sofa to the kids and purchasing a loveseat for our living room. Love La-Z-Boy!
Reviewed June 22, 2013
Although we liked our salesperson, all told, this has been a horrible experience. We ordered a $4,000 plus sectional. They held it for a month while we were on vacation. They never inspected it until the day it was scheduled for delivery. They then cancelled the delivery when they found the damage, and we were told it had been damaged during shipment. With attitude, we were informed our only choices were delivery damaged and a promise to fix it in about a month; or wait about a month to be fixed there and then delivered. We were never given the opportunity to get a new sectional as we ordered, just a broken one that either had been fixed or would be fixed.
We choose the immediate delivery of the damaged sectional, but three times, their delivery service screwed up to our inconvenience. Each time we spoke with someone (other than our salesperson), they ALL had bad attitudes. Like, why should I expect delivery when promised? Why should I expect a new undamaged couch to be delivered? How could I expect them to inspect a couch when they got it rather than wait a month and inspect as it is being loaded for delivery? After three screw ups on the delivery dates/times, we told them to cancel it. They would not refund our money so we are now fighting them through Visa. I can't even attest to the quality of their products, but the people there and their attitudes are horrible. I just wish we had read some reviews before shopping there.
Reviewed June 21, 2013
When we received our two chairs in Feb 2013, we found that the backs were cut when they unbowed the chairs. We called the same day and a service rep came out in two weeks, took pictures and said we would hear from the service center. We did not hear and started to call. Every time, they said the fabric is backordered. After four months, they tell me the same thing. Last time I will buy from them.
Reviewed June 14, 2013
In Feb/13, I purchased a La-Z-Boy power chesterfield and chair. In April/13, they arrived both with broken rails. Unusable. The agent ordered parts for both. Parts arrived Jun 13/13 but boxes were incomplete. Furniture was picked up but all parts are not here. Another eight weeks of waiting to be fixed and there is still no guarantee that they will be fixed. Stitching is all coming unraveled so new seat for the chair has to be ordered. Now we are looking at Aug/13 for them to be fixed. That is over six months. I have asked for the store manager to call me as I am going to ask for my money back. How sad is that.
Reviewed June 11, 2013
We ordered a leather power recliner on Jan. 3rd, 2013. The chair came in on March 10th - wrong color leather with a very shiny finish. The store manager in Ft. Myers, FL said he reordered the chair on March 18th. Long story short, the 2nd chair arrived on June 7th. And for all the inconvenience, I received $300.00 off this $3,000.00 chair. Also, the newer chair came with this ugly shiny finish. I want to finish by saying during this ordeal, there was no communication at all from the La-Z-Boy Store.
Reviewed June 10, 2013
I was offered a leather protection pkg and declined as I have had leather furniture and never had a problem with it... so I thought I had turned down a scam. After a few months, the leather began to fade and continues to do so even after treating it myself. In addition, the reclining mechanism is slipping and popping and needs to be replaced. My papers say "life time" guaranty on that. The rep says that I have to pay $100 for transportation fees or transport myself. After that, the guaranty is good for only a year. The quality of this company has fallen greatly, and now I am loathe to pay them anything for anything. Lesson learned... I will never shop there again.
Reviewed June 10, 2013
Purchased this leather recliner two years ago. Started getting itchy skin and bumps on my legs and arms. This has been going on for two years. I guess it must be the chemicals in the leather. I went through a process of elimination for the last two years, NEVER thinking it was the leather in the chair. It had a very strong chemical smell when delivered. I called them today and was told it is too late for them to do anything. Well, in my opinion, it is never too late. I have been through a two-year nightmare and can prove everything I have done in investigating this mystery, including several doctor visits. I understand that importing leather from Asia has caused many allergies with people. It took me two years to find this out.
Reviewed June 10, 2013
We reviewed fabrics at the store. We chose a fabric, paid the down payment and waited for the chairs. Two rocker recliners arrived. The fabric pattern does not match. Customer Service manager says the pattern is NOT vertical and it is considered a "random pattern" (See attached pictures). Customer Service Manager also stated that there is no pattern repeat.
Service: I have been bounced between customer service and the store for weeks. One will say it is up to corporate. The other says it is up to the store manager. This has gone on for weeks. The latest round produced an offer for 10% refund in lieu of fixing the mismatch, the gaping holes and the exposed wood substrate. I am still stuck with unacceptable chairs.
Reviewed June 8, 2013
I bought two powered recliners in 2007 as retirement gifts for myself and my mother. The local store is about five miles from our home. We got the 10-year warranty and the lifetime warranty. Both are now in need of repair (inoperable). The service center informed me that as of January 2013, they no longer do in-home service, nor do they do pick-up. I can either rent a truck and have the chairs delivered to the nearest repair center (about 80 miles away), or they will recommend an outside service company that will come to my home for pickup and repair. This outside company requires payment - so what good are the warranties I paid for? I will be buying another recliner, but it will not be from LZB. There is no incentive if there is no service.
Reviewed June 7, 2013
We bought a leather recliner for $1,000, 3 years ago and purchased a leather warranty at the same time. The recliner has started to fade by the armrest and the leather is looking old and worn out. It gets used by only 1 person, my husband. After contacting the warranty company and La Z Boy, I found out that no one wants to do anything about the fading. We own all leather furniture throughout our home and this is the only leather item that has given us problems. What happened to their 100% warranty and the fact that it's made in America so the leather is the best?
Reviewed June 5, 2013
I am so disappointed in my La-Z-Boy furniture. I have owned La-Z-Boy furniture before and loved it. This time, I special ordered a reclining sofa and loveseat - $4,000 worth of furniture. When it came in, I was immediately disappointed. The cushions do not match and the sofa and loveseat are very poorly made. It feels like furniture from Wal-Mart or K-Mart. After having this furniture for 3 months, the cushions are flat and look like they have been sat on for years. I called and had the service guy come look and he told me there was nothing he could do. When I asked him about the overall quality of the furniture, he said that it wasn't as good as it used to be. He said years ago they made the foam and the cushions much better, but because of that, people were losing their jobs. If the stuff doesn't wear out, they won't need service/repairmen. So, in order to save jobs, they reduced the quality. He said they want their service guys to have furniture to work on. CRAZY... I am so upset. This stuff is really crappy. There are not enough words to express how bad this furniture is. DO NOT BUY LA-Z-BOY.
Reviewed May 28, 2013
Had my new La-Z-Boy sofa for 1 year after paying $3,000 and my back started to hurt. I can no longer sit in the couch and have no recourse. I called an upholstery company to see if they could fill it more as there is no support, and they stated that La-Z-Boy was bought out over 5 years ago and they use substandard foam. He could not even fix the problem as the cushions were not zippered but pillow top. This country just sells crap, from the food we consume to the goods we buy.
Reviewed May 22, 2013
I am extremely disappointed with the purchase of my couch which was purchased on 9/26/12. It was a special order and was delivered the end of October 2012. For two months (Feb and March), it was not used at all. I contacted Art Van Furniture who sent someone out to look at the couch. He removed all of the padding in the backs, pulled it apart then put the same fiber back in. I was informed that I would have to do this for the furniture to keep its shape. I was never informed about this and would never have purchased it if I had known. I feel this is extremely high maintenance.
In the past, we also purchased two La-Z-Boy chairs and became very dissatisfied for the same reasons and they became very uncomfortable. They said they would fix it and it would never lose its shape again. Well, they put so much padding in the back that they were not usable. The floor models did not indicate this would happen to either chairs or couch. I wish I had purchased them. I will never purchase another La-Z-Boy product or recommend one to anyone else. I want to thank you in advance for the time and consideration you may take. I trust that someone will be in touch with me to see how this customer can become happy again.
Reviewed May 12, 2013
I purchased an arm chair on 03/05/2013. I was notified yesterday that I could arrange my pick up at the local warehouse location 22 miles from my house. When I showed up, the warehouseman attempted to load an ottoman on my truck. After speaking with the salesperson, it turns out that the wrong item number was applied to my order. The salesperson elevated the issue to the manager (store owner) who provided a small credit and promise of free delivery when the correct item arrives. I was told that the order would take another 6 or more weeks to receive. My money was in your company's accounts for over 8 weeks, and I have no chair and a token credit. In addition, the wait is uncalled for. The factory ought to be able to expedite the replacement order to cut this time short. The store owner may have to wait patiently but, as the customer, my patience is gone.
This is the reply I received from the Lazy Boy HQ: "Thank you for your inquiry. We apologize. We, the corporate office for the upholstered furniture manufacturer, do not have access to the independently owned and operated retailers' customer purchase records to be able to look up their orders. Please continue working through your dealer for information on when to expect your new furniture. We regret your inconvenience. A copy of your email was just forwarded to the store’s management for their review."
Basically, they sent me back to the store. The store made the initial mistake and has re-ordered the correct item, given me a small discount for the aggravation, and will waive the delivery charge. All I asked from corporate was to expedite the factory order. The store cannot request a rush order so it is up to Lazy Boy to make it right.
Reviewed May 9, 2013
The leather furniture has been covered with slip covers 90% of the time. Leather is fading; some spots have no color left at all. Reclining handles are between the arm and the cushion. They are handles on thin wires which you pull. They have broken twice due to the fact that the connection is wire; I now have a hole in the leather on one cushion. The furniture looks so bad I cannot uncover it when company comes. They only offer 1 year warranty... because they know the quality of their product. If the handle breaks, you have to replace it yourself. If I hadn't paid $1200 for the set, I could accept this better. Stay away from La-Z-Boy!
Reviewed May 3, 2013
We purchased a sectional in February 2013. It had to be custom made and delivery did come within the 6 weeks we were told. When we got it, we found that seams that were on the seats did not line up with each other. The stitching on other areas weren't finished and already coming apart. Threads hanging everywhere. We called and complained over and over. Finally, I had a customer rep come out and take pictures over a month after we got it. Then nothing. I called a couple weeks later and they said they were backlogged on complaints (no, really?), but I would get a phone call the following day by management. Two weeks later, still no phone call.
I finally emailed and got a phone call. The rep was rude and when I was complaining at the horrible workmanship of the sectional, as well as the horrible customer service, all she kept saying was "We need to move forward." I will never do business with this company again! And no, our sectional has not been fixed yet!
Reviewed April 27, 2013
I purchased a sofa and club chairs on December 31, 2012 from the Burlington, ON location. Most of the pieces were available for immediate delivery and that portion of the transaction occurred without incident. The sales associate, Colleen, required that we make a full payment for the one piece that was on order at the same time as purchasing the other items. She told me that the item would arrive at the end of February 2013. At the beginning of March, I contacted the store in regards to my chair module. It wasn't in stock but she said it would arrive at the end of March and that she'd call to confirm. She never gave me a call back.
At the end of March, I contacted the store again and she sounded annoyed that I would bother her again. She said it would arrive on April 14. Again, I never heard from her. On April 19th, I went to the location to find out when my piece would arrive. I explained to the woman there, Johanna, the timeline of events, never hearing from the associate again and she looked into the computer, looked puzzled and said "It's in stock." Johanna made arrangements for delivery, free of additional delivery charges over and above what I had already paid for delivery, and the date was set for April 24. On April 22, I received a voicemail saying my piece was available for pick-up! On April 23, I received another voicemail saying the same thing! Making matters worse, the call was left by Johanna the person who made the arrangements for delivery.
I called back and Johanna said she had no recollection of making those arrangements, and that I had to pick it up. Following a heated phone conversation where she also said that the warehouse deleted the delivery and I demanded that the delivery be carried out, she finally relented and the piece was delivered. The people in this location are only interested in customer service until the moment the payment is taken for the transaction. They are dishonest and unprofessional. I will never make another purchase from La-Z-Boy again. In addition, I have alerted my friends and family to their business practices.
Reviewed April 19, 2013
I bought a Reclina-Glider about a year ago. During this year, the bolts on the base of the recliner have broken three times. I would never have bought the chair if I knew it was going to have an ongoing problem. Each time, a serviceman has come to replace the bolts (after a 3- to 4-week wait). The last time a bolt broke, I complained to the store consultant from whom I purchased the chair through. After dodging my phone calls for weeks, she finally told me that her service manager said that it was "out of his hands" and she told me to contact the corporate office.
I asked her for information to reach corporate and she told me she couldn't give me the information because the internet was down on her computer (are you kidding me?). I found the phone # for the corporate office on my computer and called. I was told by corporate that I needed to talk to the store that I bought the chair from. What a setup La-Z-Boy has for leading you into a dead end! Corporate also said they only make returns on items purchased within three days, three days! Seriously?! I will never buy from them again! Buyer beware!
Reviewed April 19, 2013
I bought a furniture from La-Z-Boy Furniture. It is nothing but garbage. Sales people will sell you anything and lie about what you will get. To get you in the grind room, they will tell you that you can get any fabric you want by just looking at their showroom selection. Not true. It is going to cost you. You tell them the way you intend to use it. You have the designer come up and tell them how you will use it and show them how furniture is wearing.
Both sales and representatives tell you that this will work for you. They send up maintenance advisor up and they tell you one thing and report another. They will tell you that you must fluff up furniture to keep it up. They tell you that is of course normal wear and tear. The maintenance people tell you that it is worn out. But they do not report this to La-Z-Boy. They will just cover themselves. Repair people are just a front for La-Z-Boy. Furniture should not wear out in less than a year. They just don't care. They will string you along until warranty wears out.
By the way, it starts when you buy furniture, not when they deliver. They want you to change your lifestyle to meet their below-grade furniture. Do yourself a favor and buy from a lower priced store because this is what you will get from La-Z-Boy but they will take you for all they can get from you. They don't care about their reputation nor are they a member of Better Business Bureau because they will just screw the consumer and maintain that they are upscale outfit. Do not do any business with this firm.
Reviewed April 15, 2013
I originally ordered a La-Z-Boy recliner, nearly $3k. Well, I was going off of their reputation; when I got home, I started researching and found this site. Glad I did because I started reading, and everyone was saying the same thing. I also found out that 3 people where I work and my in-laws all had La-Z-Boy recliners. All 4 of them said to cancel immediately and that buying La-Z-Boy was the worst couch they had ever purchased. So I went in to the store in Glendale, AZ to cancel. They did cancel without any issues... until that night when the sales guy called and was all pissed off I cancelled the order.
Well, I told him that I started doing research and found that everyone was saying the same thing. He then proceeded to tell me that these reviews are only a small portion of people, and they can't make everyone happy. I then told him that 3 of my coworkers and in-laws all said the exact same thing. He then said they obviously were abusing the furniture. My in-laws are in their 50's and have no kids/animals. I said, “Well, I am still cancelling because based upon what I found, I am not comfortable spending the money on the couch.” He then tried to give me a guilt trip about made in America... bla, bla, bla. I informed him that I decided to buy local from Creative Leather, made in AZ. He got mad and said I was making a mistake and taking money out of his pocket and hung up the phone. I won't be buying from here again... ever.
Reviewed April 10, 2013
I have a "top-of-the-line" recliner purchased 12 years ago. The chair required a metal bracket be replaced. The part would cost about $1 to manufacture. They charged me $60 for the service call to come to my home plus $65 for labor. This is definitely not a good purchase from the warranty perspective.
Reviewed April 9, 2013
We purchased the Annabella recliner, loveseat and chair less than a year ago. The cushions have not held their shape. We are happy with the structure, but the cushions look like they are at least five years old. I bought a La-Z-Boy because of the name, but we are very disappointed. It is under a roof and we also have covers for the whole set. Whenever the company comes over, they say they love the furniture and say, "What's wrong with your cushions?"
Reviewed April 5, 2013
We ordered a couch and love seat on Dec. 31, 2012. We were told it's a special order and were given a 6-8 week timeframe. When they delivered, it was two couches. We called the store and spoke to the manager Ryan who ordered a replacement love seat for us. When that was delivered, it was the wrong color! We spoke to Ryan again and he apologized and ordered the loveseat in the correct color. We had purchased the furniture and decided to finance a portion of the price which was $3,131.19. When we got the statement from the finance company, it was for $5,000 and it showed that we had made an additional purchase for that amount. We called the store and were told there is no one managing the store on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! After talking to the billing dept, we were told that someone entered in the information by mistake. We are still waiting to get this crap sorted out. This was the worst furniture buying experience ever! They really live up to the La-Z part of their name.
Reviewed April 4, 2013
I purchased a reclining sofa six months ago and it was already falling apart. The entire sofa is failing, but they won't replace it. Instead, they will repair it, piece by piece as each section fails. Now I am left with a new sofa that has been pieced back together because of faulty workmanship. La-Z-Boy is not what it used to be and I would never buy anything La-Z-Boy again.
Reviewed April 4, 2013
On 9/28/12, I purchased a sofa from La-Z-Boy in Spanish Fort, AL. Because the sofa I selected was a floor model, the salesperson said I could get another one in whatever color sample I wanted. I picked a color and asked how long before delivery. The salesperson responded about 3 weeks. I thought the sofa would be coming from a warehouse or another store. I found out later it had to be manufactured. After 5 weeks, I inquired and was given the runaround. After 7 weeks, I was told delivery would not be until Dec. I told the manager to cancel the order and was told no cancellation and no refund for special order. He told me to read the contract, which I didn't know was a contract, and sure enough my husband had signed their contract taking away all our rights and La-Z-Boy taking no responsibility at all.
Since it takes 40 working man hours to make a car, I assume the sofa was not even manufactured at the time I cancelled. I told the manager that I would dispute the charge with my bank and refuse delivery, which I did. My bank took over 90 days to reach a decision and stated because I signed the receipt and contract, there was nothing they could do. Now, I believe the store has resold the sofa and still will not refund my money. La-Z-Boy will not respond to letters or email. Their contract was fraudulently misrepresented by the salesperson. La-Z-Boy used unfair and deceptive practices. The contract also is unconscionable due to a delivery date of 04/04/2044. My only option now is to file a lawsuit in small claims.
Reviewed April 3, 2013
I bought a La-Z-Boy recliner last July. Within six months, the material was breaking down. You could see the backing behind it and also the footrest padding breaking down. It looked like it was six years old instead of six months! I called the store I bought it from and they said I could bring it back. They would sell it for me of course for a loss and then I could purchase another chair. I could not believe that as who would want to buy a chair and still have the same problem. I then called La-Z-Boy headquarters in Michigan. Four months later, they called and asked if I was still having problems. I said yes and then they said it would cost to have someone to come out and look at the chair. As of this date, I have the same chair, same problems and no solution. I will never buy another La-Z-Boy.
Reviewed April 3, 2013
After four weeks of delivery, my sofa is falling apart. The cushions are sagging and bunching, leaving large gaps between the cushions. The fabric is also bunching and pulling away. I am being told by the dealership where I purchased my sofa that is not a factory defect. I was told I am not eligible for a refund because I did not call within 3 days. It wasn't until we started sitting on the couch that it started to fall apart. I am requesting a full refund plus the purchase cost of the fabric protection. I do not want the same style sofa because it is a poor design and I am sure the same thing will happen. I expect a couch to hold up longer than 4 weeks and you cannot tell me this is not defective. Lazy Boy will not refund me but will send out a repairman.
Reviewed March 27, 2013
I purchased my recliner In December, and I was immediately dissatisfied with it. There is an odor that resembles body odor which led me to get the impression that it was used. The seat was stuffed lopsided (or unevenly). I can feel the frame when I sit and it feels like I'm sitting in a hole. I began to consider how to get rid of the smell and what to do about the seat being so uncomfortable. Then I told myself, "No, I just purchased it, and I should demand a new chair or my money back ($1,000)."
I have dealt with one shady character after another, and they all give my dead end answers. They had someone come here to fix the seat and check the smell. They said that they would be here around 2pm, and they didn't show up until 5:30pm, when the smell of dinner cooking masked the chair smell. The seat could not be fixed because the stuffing is under the upholstery. He proceeded to add filling to the back of the chair, which did nothing to fix the problem. He took pictures of the chair which did not show the problems, and I mentioned that he should retake them; but he said he needed to take them his way. After many calls to customer service (and I use that term loosely), they said they would replace the seat. They have yet to contact me about picking it up to fix it. It has been 3 weeks since I spoke with La-Z-Boy. Is there anyone out there that can help me?
Updated review: April 4, 2013
Successfully resolved to my satisfaction on 3/4/2013
Original Review: March 24, 2013
My Carmen La-Z-Boy chair is defective. Not only did the back support break in half, but the bottom steel glide rail turned and bent significantly during normal wear and tear rendering this large chair completely unusable. I paid $99 for a La-Z-Boy service estimate. The necessary parts were ordered. I paid an additional $198 for up to 2 hours of estimated time to complete the repair. On March 14, the Service Technician completed all necessary repairs in just over 1 hour (11:45 - 1:00). Prior to leaving, the technician said that I would be charged for the actual time of just over 1 hour. He inadvertently tore the leather piece while accessing the back of the chair. He stated that he would order a new piece and install this at no charge. I now have to pay more for this as well.
I feel I was charged excessively for the original one hour and fifteen minutes and demand an immediate refund of $75 for unused portion of original work payment. I demand a refund for excessive charges! The repair did not take 2 hours as originally quoted. Furthermore, over 1/6 of the chair cost or $300 for a defective chair seems unreasonable.
Reviewed March 22, 2013
After my wife and I were reluctantly persuaded into accepting a leather color that was not even our fourth choice, we were told the order would need to be placed if we were to take delivery within our 4-week timeframe. After putting the order on my American Express, the store manager (Dean of Wellington Florida) asked us to come back in a week to firm up a delivery date. We did so and then were told that the order would not be delivered until weeks out of our required timeframe, so I asked him to cancel the order. He said he could cancel, but there was to be a 30% restocking fee for a product that was not even built yet, because we signed a contract that only gave us three days to cancel. I am certain that the manager's "Come back in a week" request was a tactic to achieve that exact result. The company customer service gave no satisfaction. La-Z-Boy has no interest in having happy customers.
Reviewed March 20, 2013
I bought a La-Z-Boy recliner in July of 2012. When I bought this recliner, we opted to buy a 5-year fabric protection plan for the total of $79.99. This February, my wife knocked the head off a cigarette and burnt a hole in the armrest. We called La-Z-Boy and were told to contact Guardsman who takes care of the repairs. We called Guardsman and was told that a form would be mailed to us and to fill it out and return it. We filled out the form and returned it and got a reply a week or so later telling us that the request for the repair was denied because "the required reporting time frame for the damage has not been met." What the hell does that mean? I called Guardsman and was connected to a specialist named Angie who told me there would be no refund or repair and not to call again because they would deny the claim. I called the La-Z-Boy store where we bought it and talked with the manager with no results. I've complained to anyone who would listen and still there are no results. I don't know where to go from here but never again La-Z-Boy.
Reviewed March 16, 2013
The Rockville La-Z-Boy was one of worst shopping experiences I've ever had. Put it this way, I've never in my life wrote a review for a store ever. I'm so upset about my experience with them though, I had to vent my frustrations. First of all, the total price for a couch and recliner came out to $3,500 and that was a sale! Then to top things off, they said it would take 6-8 weeks for delivery. No problem, it's a special order so we waited. After 8 weeks, I called to check the status and they said it would be an additional 2 months before it was ready! I said I no longer wanted the furniture. Then they said I would have to talk to someone else about that and that he would call me tomorrow. Two days go by and he never called.
So I called back and he said, "Well the chairs are ready and the couch will be there in 3 weeks." I told him that we have waited long enough for the stuff and we were promised both pieces will be ready at the same time. We didn't want just a chair for 3 weeks until the couch came. He told me I'd have to pay a $300 restocking fee then. I called La-Z-boy headquarters at this point because I'm so unsatisfied with the service. (I thought before this, they were a pretty reputable company.) Headquarters said, "Sorry, it's up to the individual company." I asked if I could just pay $100 restocking fee because $300 is a lot and it is them that delayed our order. But the manager admitted that we'll have to pay $300.
After thinking it over a bit, we decided we don't want the stuff because it was so expensive anyways. (We meanwhile saw something much nicer and only $1,500 at Jennifer Convertibles.) But when we called back to La-Z-Boy to pay the $300 and be done with it, the lady said, "Oh, you have to pay $80 for the stain-proof you purchased too because that's not refundable." I told her I want to speak to the manager Chris who had already told me I'd only be responsible for the $300 and he kept his word on just the $300. He said the remaining $700 of my deposit that I had put down would be refunded to my card in three days.
After 6 days go by and my refund isn't back on my card, I called the store and Chris is not there. I explained the situation to the lady and she said, "Oh, you have to come back to the store to do that." Seriously! I live 45 minutes away! That is when I decided to write this. Obviously at La-Z-Boy, customer satisfaction is not a concern of theirs. Money is obviously their priority. I suggest going to a store with quality furniture, decent price and good customer service. I had that experience after this at Jennifer Convertibles. It's two minutes from that La-Z-Boy.
Reviewed March 15, 2013
We purchased a Gibson loveseat a little over a year ago. It's used mostly on weekends. A couple of months ago, we noticed that the left seat was beginning to incline backwards even in a non-recline position. We went to the store and were advised to adjust the butterfly screws. When we came back home and were about to adjust it, we noticed a slight bulge in the center board. There were some wood shavings below as well. We immediately called for service. We stopped using the loveseat and a few weeks later, the technician dismantled the board to inspect. To our horror, the board was previously broken and had a piece of wood stapled to keep it intact (see picture).
We called the store and the assistant, who we have a good relationship with, checked discreetly if this was a previously owned piece. It wasn't. This was a brand new piece that came straight from the factory. Really La-Z-Boy? Is this how you cut costs? At the expense of your brand? Is this how bad your quality control is? We paid $13,00 for this loveseat. The least we would expect is a finished product with high quality. We just purchased another set of chairs before we discovered this and are now regretting it. I can understand if this was manufactured overseas or if this was a wear and tear issue. But clearly someone in your factory decided to staple two pieces of broken wood and cover it up.
Your stores blatantly and shamelessly scream Made in America. Assembled in America with years of craftsmanship. The least you can do is honor the American tradition of high quality and if you can't do that, don't claim to do so. We feel betrayed that we trusted your brand and were expecting lifelong quality (how foolish of us). You are no better than any other manufacturer that imports goods from overseas. A very fatal mistake to your brand, setting a very poor precedent for your far and now fewer future customers.
Reviewed March 4, 2013
I purchased 2 recliners, $1000 each, and after just a couple of months, the recliner part stopped working on one recliner and the buttons popped out of the back of same recliner's upholstery. La-Z-Boy wanted to charge me for labor. I refused to pay for a service call so after arguing with customer service, they sent me a part to replace with no instructions and said if I did replace it myself, warranty would be void. Who wants to pay $2000 for recliners and pay for service to repair after a couple of months, and while under warranty? My recliners were purchased to go in my bedroom and were not used very much. I can't imagine what would happen if they were used in the living room. I wish I had read these complaints before I paid this much for recliners. I had paid $200 each for my previous recliners and had them for 10 years and my son is still using them. I would never buy La-Z-Boy products again. They are not worth a fraction of what they charge and warranty and customer service is no good.
Reviewed March 4, 2013
My daughter and her husband bought Ron (Father) a La-Z-Boy leather recliner. I noticed the left arm stitching coming apart and tried to use rubber cement to stop the seam from progressing apart. Then I tried leather glue, but it has now pulled all the way. It is not very old. What kind of cement can I use? I can’t get a needle to go through the holes where the cord thread was. What can I do?
Reviewed March 3, 2013
I went to buy a La-Z-Boy recliner and loveseat after sitting in a very comfortable couch that my friend had just bought. You actually would sink into it and felt as if you were in heaven. Well from what I remember of La-Z-Boy, they were the most comfortable couch and chair you could buy. I went to a showroom and tried all the recliners. I skipped the couches. Wrong move. I purchased a Lancer recliner and matching loveseat. The minute I sat in it, I knew I was in trouble. These couches are as hard as a rock. There is absolutely no give in the cushions. I feel as though I am sitting on a hard chair. Tried pulling out the recliner and it was no better. My head juts forward because the pillows are so overstuffed behind your head that you get put into an unnatural position that is a c-curve. Very bad for the neck.
After sitting for 15 minutes, I was in agony. I have back problems and this is not good for me at all. I want you to know that there is absolutely no doing business with these people. Because they ordered me a special color, they said there is no returning or exchanging it. How about the fact that this is a piece of crap that I spent $3,600 for and that I am now crippled every time I have to sit in it? I am so upset because I bought this directly after spending $3,000 on another couch from Macy's that was another dud. I do not know what is going on with products in today's world, but they all seem to have a no return-exchange policy and a lack of caring from the salespeople that defies belief!
In the good old America I once knew, when you were dissatisfied with a product you paid good money for, you were able to rectify the problem. No longer. I cannot believe I am stuck with these couches and I am powerless to do anything about it because of their sneaky contract. I wish that I had seen this website before I decided to go into the La-Z-Boy store. Do not buy couches from this company. I have no idea what Brooke Shields is doing with this company.
Reviewed March 1, 2013
I bought an $800 chair 4 years. ago. After 1 week, the chair needed repair. Now, after only 4 years, metal pieces are falling out from the bottom of the chair and I mean big pieces and the springs are destroying the foam padding from the bottom. They want to charge me $99 for an initial visit and they said they won't cover the padding. What a piece of trash. I have always bought La-Z-Boy chairs but will never do business with them again and will talk others out of doing so. I will go on all their social networking sites and warn consumers not to purchase any of their products.
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2013
We've been very happy with the La-Z-Boy recliners we had, so we purchased a La-Z-Boy reclining sofa and loveseat (model 440-340). The workmanship is so poor the two pieces look like totally different models from each other and the samples we saw in a showroom. The tufting or bunching of the material is different on every footrest and cushion. The corners of the backs have bulges. The armrests and cushions all have a different amount of stuffing. The cushions we sit on are starting to sag after three months. The material has runs in it on cushions we never use. The sales rep told the store we purchased from that all of these issues are within La-Z-Boy's tolerances. We'll never buy La-Z-Boy products again.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2013
The Calvin recliner I purchased in January showed signs of being defective shortly after delivery. You could feel the metal supports through the seat cushion due to minimal or cheap cushioning material. It caused extreme discomfort. I also was told at purchase that it was recycled leather, which proved to be 44% true. I also was told it was made in America but discovered it was made of cheap foreign materials. La-Z-Boy quickly runs away from any responsibility from their product. They actually tried to shift the blame to me. Had I bought a more expensive chair, it would have been fine.
They tried to tell me it was a warranty problem, not a defective, shoddy, poorly constructed and made with profit no customer satisfaction in mind. I will echo the sentiments of others that this is not your parent's La-Z-Boy. I now have to wait over two weeks for someone to come out and see if there is a problem. The store manager in Jacksonville, FL was mocking me over the phone, which reminds me of the Wall Street bankers and mortgage gang. Buyer beware. Another American ripping us off. I will go every legal step to get my money back.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2013
I have been thrilled with my La-Z-Boy couch, chair and ottoman for years. Recently, I called and requested a replacement foam cushion for the chair because although the springs and fabric held up very well, the foam seat cushion was beginning to break down. I was charged $80 for the replacement foam, and although I had to wrestle it into the zippered cover, it worked. Now after just three months of use, that foam cushion is more broken down than the one I sat on for years. My biggest complaint is that when I called to report this, they said there are no refunds. They offered to send me another foam cushion, but the lady on the phone said it would be "the same" as the one they'd already recently sent. She said if I wasn't happy with their offer, I could take the chair seat cushion to an upholstery store!
Wouldn't you think going straight to the manufacturer would be the thing to do? And now, I have to pay a second time for something that wasn't done right by La-Z-Boy. It's a big disappointment. I'm lucky I saved the original cushion, because I'm going to now put it back in. Don't ever waste your money on a replacement cushion, and don't think their customer service will be responsive.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2013
I'm disappointed in the La-Z-Boy couch I purchased. The warranty really does not cover anything as if you read the fine print, you have to pay for labor on almost everything. The cushions have not held up and the fabric is not of the quality of the older La-Z-Boys. I would not recommend them as a brand to anyone nor would I purchase from them again. What a real disappointment after the good quality recliners that my parents had.
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2013
We purchased two lazyboy recliners and picked out our colors. One was almond and one was burgundy. They were both in stock. We paid in full for the chairs plus $99.00 delivery fee. The chairs were to be delivered the next week. When they came, the almond was there, but the burgundy was now driftwood! The deliveryman called the store and I talked to our saleswomen who proceeded to argue with me that I ordered the driftwood! I said that no, I did not and that I was sending the driftwood back on the truck and was the burgundy still in stock? She checked and said yes, that it would be delivered in six days. Fine.
On delivery day, at 4:00 I called the store to see when they were coming. I was told that the truck had to come to the store to pick up the chair and then they would call and deliver it. About an hour later, they called and said that we were to pick up the chair at the store - the truck had just delivered it! By then it was 5:30 and my seventy-year-old husband went to the store and said, “We paid for a delivery and by God you had better deliver it!” They started to argue about it and he was ready to cancel the order all together, but they finally had a workman deliver it right then! We live a half mile from the store! I worked in sales for over 20 years and was always told the customer is always right! What has happened to good customer service?
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2013
My couch was broken from day one. They replaced the mechanism and it still was broken. They ordered a new mechanism and a bottom cushion came to my house and was installed. All is well. I'm still concerned that after the one year warranty is up, I'm screwed as far as fixing it again. But for now, it works fine.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2013
My parents bought two big man recliners back in the early 80's; both are still solid as a rock and although the fabric is worn, they are still comfy, worked fine, etc. So I decided I will buy myself a La-Z-Boy big man recliner for myself. When I sat on this chair, it went so far back I almost tip over. Just sitting with normal legs down and arms on armrests, I feel as though I am on a dentist chair or an astronaut looking upwards at the ceiling. When I sat on my parents' chairs, it's not like this at all. If I raise my arm up to my head, I literally tip backwards and have to lean forward to not fully tip and fall back! When I visited my mom recently, I again sat on their chairs. I had zero issues and even when I leaned back with both arms behind my head, I don't get the slightest feeling of tipping. I wrote to them about this but received no replies. The store I bought it from says to contact La-Z-Boy, so I guess I need to call them and see what suggestions they have for my chair or how to fix it.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2013
When the sofa was delivered, there was a very strong chemical odor. We took all the cushions out on the lanai and left them there for three weeks. When the door was closed to that room, I could not enter the room because I could not breathe. We left the slider open every day to air it out. It is now over a year and I still have a problem sitting in that room. I feel like I have swollen glands and my ears ache. I leave the room and it goes away. I feel there is a gas emitting from the pillows.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2013
Beware of built-in obsolescence. The hand controller, heat, and vibrator has a 36-month warranty. However, if it goes out in 42 months (6 months more), it's not their fault. I believe that's what they call built-in obsolescence. If they give you a supervisor with the name of Bob and he calls you, forget it. If you’re a senior and you spend top dollar for the top of the line because of back surgery, don't count on La-Z-boy. All I got was, “I’m sorry, but for $350, we'll fix it.”
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2013
them. I replaced a recliner last year and the new chair is nowhere near the quality of the older chairs. This chair is so uncomfortable it's killing me! The back has been replaced 2x; the seat has broken down and the arm rest has broken down. I spent over $1300 and have junk. A repair tech told me the chair back is stuffed now instead of foam, and the foam they do use is much lower quality than the original foam La-Z-Boy used.
In order to compensate, the company now offers memory foam in the seat cushion but, of course, the customer pays an extra couple of hundred dollars for the memory foam. The back of the chair is still stuffed with poly and breaks down very easily. A friend purchased a new recliner about a year ago and she has the same problem. She weighs approx. 115 lbs. She too paid $1000.00+ for her chair. The repair tech told her that the chair can be re-stuffed, etc. but the labor charges run $90.00/hr. That does not include picking up the chair for repair and the cost of the materials.
I love the fact that La-Z-Boy recliners have so many positions so that minor adjustments can be made for comfort. I went to the showroom the other day and I did not find a chair that's comfortable. No more of their recliners for me. I agree with another reviewer - the chairs in the showroom are not the same chairs delivered to customers. I would not recommend this retailer.
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Company Information
- Company Name:
- La-Z-Boy
- Company Type:
- Public
- Ticker Symbol:
- LZB
- Year Founded:
- 1928
- Website:
- www.la-z-boy.com
