I bought a used chair-and-a-half recliner. It has a hidden pull handle between the chair cushion and the arm. The handle is broken and without it the chair does not seem to recline. It looks like the handle could be easily replaced, but I'm not even sure what to call it or where to look - my web searches have not been very productive.

Does anyone know the name of the handle or how I might replace it?

Stephanie, January 2007

Here are a couple links to videos showing how to determine the correct recliner handle or cable you need to do a repair and how to replace a broken recliner handle or cable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZyydoG3N-g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1nGyWTVZ6I

David, January 2016

"D-RING PARACHUTE STYLE REPLACEMENT RECLINER RELEASE HANDLE LONG CABLE AND SPRING END"
This is the one our recliner required. The handle pulled off of the cable. There are different types... some say long and some say short. We could tell which we needed by looking at the attachment that screws the cable back on to the chair. Ours was square with six holes in it. The other choice was oval. Amazon had 19 of the one we needed for $22 plus abour $5 shipping in May 2012. They had the other one also. My husband unscrewed the cable from between the seat and the arm of our recliner. I found all of this by using google. Just google the words in italics above. Google then showed Howtomendit.com

Googling Grandma, May 2012

cable release handle

shadrach, May 2012

the pull cord is what it is call

Ethel, November 2011

SNS REPAIR 888-988-5263 209-632-6819

Blake, July 2011

http://www.furnitureonnet.com/search.php?type=recliner+release+handle&sale=furniture&page=1

riczldy, April 2011

look under the foot rest for the chair law tag or mfg name if you can find the company name Google search for a contact call or email them you may need to send them a photo of the chair so they can get the right style cable then ask for the hidden pull cable for that chair it will probably cost 20 to 30 dollars plus shipping just beware there are a lot of different lengths of cables so one size does not fit all, to make sure you get the right size take the cable off or turn the chair over so the mechanism is up and measure the exposed metal cable from the plastic cover to the end of the exposed cable this should give you the right size pull cord

dennis, February 2011

Take small phillip screwdriver remove the handle cover screws on the outside of the recliner chair. There should be 2 screws holding it on. Now, flip the chair upside down exposing the cable itself where it leaves the handle and snakes its way around the front of the chair (under it) and find the clip it uses to stop itself on the chair. The clip should be compression style fitting into and through the steel frame itself. Remove the clip from the frame CAREFULLY try not to damage the clip because the cable itself may NOT need replaced and you will need to use it again or buy new one online for 29.00. Now, once you have slack in the cable you can then easily remove the end of the cable from the mechanism at the end. This will allow you to remove the CABLE, HANDLE and the clip to be taken out and looked over to see what is defective.
I repaired my handle (because that was the part that the cable slipped through due to breaking) by taking a small sheet metal screw and small drill bit and drilling a pilot hole next to the stopper on the handle mechanism-then screwing in the small screw NEXT to the cable end not allowing it to move whatsoever. This allowed me to repair the handle without buying another cheap OEM handle that would eventually (probably) break again anyway.
End result? Works like a dream! GOOD LUCK and it is not as hard as it looks.

CJ, January 2011

For the very best prices and same quality as any other, go to www.athomefurniturerepair.com

Lisa, October 2010

best prices for release cables are at www.athomefurniturerepair.com

JB, September 2010

JM Upholstery you can buy it from them ,it will cost you about 18.00 GBP

BOB, August 2010

i am searching for same. i might be able to get hold of it this week then i will let you know

bob, August 2010

you might ck. Ebay....we have the same prob. but it looks difficult to replace. It looks like the whole "pull cable has to be replaced---not just the handle"

ljb, August 2010

Here ya go http://www.gracerestorationsupplies.com/reclinerhandles.html a fair selection Mike

Mike, July 2010

CAll SNS Duburg custom furniture services they have all you would need. 1 888 988 5263

mason, May 2010

I would like to replace two pull handles on my recliner sofa made by lane furniture

Richard Van Hoozer, March 2010

I found a replacement handle on line Scott _________...google in recline handles and see what pops up...Just got the handle in the mail today...It came from Okemos,Mi

Donna Saylor, February 2010

Ryan

FYI. Franklin furniture recliner parts are under warranty for the lifetime of the product according to the literature I have from them. The parts, including shipping, are free. I purchased my Franklin recliner sofa from City Furniture and ordered a replacement parachute pull cable through them from Franklin. I plan to install the cable myself since it is a very easy repair once the sofa is laid on its back or front.

Mike, February 2010

I called Franklin Furniture which is who produced mine couch and they are sending one out for $15.

Ryan, January 2010

Jerry's furniture repair (253)630-9892 they got everything you need

Carl, January 2010

try grace restoration supplies

cb, December 2009

Buy a Copper Ground lug like this ( approx $ 1 ) ...
copy & past this link
http://www.galesburgelectric.com/files/images/large/d_7929.jpg

Then insert the frayed cable into it and tighten with a screwdriver,
The Attach Something to the Ring.
I Used a 1/4" x 3 in long Bolt with 2 nuts to make it like a T handle
Works fine so far for over a Year.

bill, November 2009

I just found the telephone number for Klausner/Stylecraft and called them about the exact same thing... their number is 712-338-4727, ask for the parts department. I explained to the receptionist what I needed and that Sofa Express went out of business and she transferred me to parts.

Stephanie Dolzall, September 2009

I had the same problem!! A friend told me about a company called *All Furniture Services* and said they were absolutly amazing. They repaired some of her furniture that had been damaged during a move. They were very professional and helpful. The pricing was very reasonable! I would highly recommend them!
www.furnitureservices.com

Stephanie, August 2009

My husband took pictures of our broken lever handle on our reclining chair and sent it to www.jmupholstery.com. The person he dealt with named Jeff was extremely prompt with his reply. We sent him a check and he sent the exact handle we needed right back. The whole transaction took 7 days. I would highly recommend dealing with this company.

Evelyn Hamilton, August 2009

I was able to find the exact recliner pull handle that I was looking for at this site:
http://www.gracerestorationsupplies.com/reclinerhandles.html
For this sofa we ordered this exact part:
http://www.gracerestorationsupplies.com/9660.html
Item# 6087

http://www.jmupholstery.com/spare-parts.html (this site had several others, but not my exact part, others may find this helpful.

This is the information for the recliner sofa that I was looking to replace the broken recliner pull handle part on:
the plastic piece had this on the back of the part Pat. Pend. C-1215

We bought the recliner sofa at Haverty's on May 2004

SKU = 0-2501-7272

Description:
ACT 46839/200-16

Action Recliner Sofa

Jesse, July 2009

www.gracerestorationsupplies.com is in the United States and has several different handles.

Garden Queen, May 2009

yes go to ebay put in recliner parts or parachute cords they usually go for 29.99.

sean hughes, May 2009

May 4, 2008

I was successful in getting replacement parachute type recliner pulls from the furniture store where I purchased the furniture. I had two pulls snap between the handle and the end of the cable. Mealey's furniture was kind enough to send me two replacements (free of charge), since I purchased the recliner there (by the way, the furniture manufacturer is Lane Furniture). Hope this helps.

Steve Kerner, Trenton New Jersey, May 2009

http://www.gracerestorationsupplies.com

Judy, April 2009

The best place I found that had one was JM upholstery in England, but I could only reach them by snail mail.
But isn't that the worst design ever!

Grant Lee, April 2009

I have been looking for the same thing. Try ebay and search keyword "RECLINER RELEASE PULL TYPE PARACHUTE HANDLE REPAIR PART". There are two types, with different tips that attach to chair. This is the closest thing I've found. Or you can take it to an upholstery shop and they can order a new one for you. The one on ebay costs $29.99

Minerva, April 2009

SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE FOUND A WEBSITE FOR ALL RECLINER HANDLES. GO TO WWW.JMUPHOLSTERY.COM AND GO TO SPARE PARTS. YOU WILL HAVE TO EMAIL THEM FOR A PRICE CAUSE THEY ARE IN ENGLAND. HOPE THIS HELPS....

MARK MONTOYA, April 2009

there are two screws in the handle.remove them and pull out the handle.Use a flat head screwdriver ,ensuring you do not damage the cloth or leather,to lever out the old handle .REmove the cable and replace it in the new handle.Push back the new handle int its original slot. When trying to put handle screws back hold lever in release mode and rescrew it back in.hope this is helpful

Mr R Jassal, March 2009

I am planning on replacing mine with a lever type instead. the pull is a pain and is very unreliable. hidden is nice but I have room on the side to put my arm and pull the handle. Now i just need to find the handle...

Rubber, August 2008

i saw them on ebay search 'recliner handle'

linda, June 2008

Call 1-888-988-5263. SNS Duburg. We have the answers.

Scott DuBurg, May 2008

I had the same problem with a sectional purchased from Sofa Express. After a little research found the manufacturer was Klaussner in N.C. Went to their website and sent an email. Next day was contacted and was sent 2 new parachute pull assemblies at no charge. Their number is 800 828 9534 Hope this helps you.

doug, May 2008

Try snsduburg.com; I've heard they can fix pretty much anything.

Jim Jones, May 2008

Hello Louise,

Although the broken part on my couch is brown, the number s-1427 is the same. Obviously this part is badly designed right from the start. There is way to much tension on the spring which just happens to be at the parts weakest point. This is the point where the pivot pole is located. There is only about one-eight inch of plastic on the top part of this piece. Now that I am looking at it I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did. I also can not find any furniture parts place willing to help locate this part. Ovbiously they would rather sell you an new couch. I suppose one might go to dumps and search for an abandoned recliner or perhaps one of them may fall off the back of a pickup truck in the middle of the road. Ha, ha. I'm going to take this little piece of junk into my shop and see if I can manufacture some sort of brace using aluminum and 4-40 thread screws and tap into the plastic. There is not much room for this as the exixting part is so thin and cheaply made. The only other alternitive I can see is to take a thick piece of metal and slip it into the hole on the side of the couch for a brace and connnect the pin from the pull wire inside of a wooden handle and use it to pull the footrest open. Kind of like starting a lawn mower with a pull rope.
Randy

Randy L. Bird, March 2008

http://www.reclinerandsofarepair.com/pages/2/index.htm
Broken Handles Replaced - includes, outside handles, or recessed handles located on the outside of the arm panel. Also, lever type handles, or plastic cable type handles, which are usually located between the seat cushion, and the inside of the arm frame. 972-235-9611

eric, January 2008

Check out: http://www.garysupholstery.com/furniture-legs/furniture-legs-plastic.html#recliner
This is a wood handle for $19.99, the only replacement I could find anywhere!
Good luck

Julie, April 2007

I have a different type but have found this website that may be able to help

http://www.jmupholstery.com/spare-parts.html

Adrian Wood, April 2007

I am in the exact same boat - except it is my reclining love seat and BOTH the pulls broke. The store I bought my furniture from does not repair their furniture after it is one year old - plus I bought it on clearance so they said it didn't matter they wouldn' t fix it anyway - I bought it "as is." We can open them if we tip it back and pull out the footrest. it is a pain because as a regular loveseat it is not all that comfortable. I will continue to search and I promise I will post if I find a solution.

Debbi, March 2007

Hi Stephanie,

I have the exact same problem and have not yet found a solution. My sofa has an inside pull lever. It is black and has S-1247 on it. I know I can replace it easily but can't find where to get one. We bought the sofa from a shop that has since gone out of business. I went to 3 big furniture stores today and no one could help me. So far the only online info I have been able to find is your question. Please let me know if you have found a solution.
Louise

Louise, January 2007