My wife and I purchased two Ashley Signature 4Z-Serenity Zone Lift Chair recliners from the Ashley Furniture store in College Station, Texas. The purchase price with delivery and 5-year warranty was $4,000.
We were uncomfortable just buying something online without trying it out. So, we went to Ashley. The display model we looked at before purchasing had a USB charging port at the end of the remote controller. The USB charger was considered one of the pre-requisites for us in buying the recliner.
However, the recliners that Ashley delivered did not have the USB charging ports. We communicated with the store manager and sales person asking them to remedy this situation. They told us that we were mistaken about there being a USB port on the display model, as well being a feature of the 4Z-Serenity Zone Lift Chair recliner.
However, we know what we looked at in the store. Additionally, we did research on the web for a description of the product using the search terms "Ashley Furniture 4Z-Serenity Zone Power Lift Recliner and usb port." The AI description from the search reads:
"AI Overview
The Ashley 4Z-Serenity Zone Power Lift Recliner includes a built-in zero-draw USB port that only uses electricity when you are actively charging a device. [1, 2]
Key USB Port Details
* Zero-Draw Technology: Prevents phantom power drain by resting completely inactive until a USB cable is plugged in and in use.
* Convenient Placement: Built right into the one-touch power control panel on the side of the chair for easy access. [1, 2]
Chair Overview & Specs
* Price Range: Typically costs between $1,000 and $1,800 depending on the retailer and current promotions.
* Dimensions: 38 inches wide by 41 inches deep by 44 inches high.
* Weight: 159 pounds.
* Upholstery: Next-Gen Durapella, a water-repellent faux leather that is durable and easy to clean.
* Comfort Features: Power lift assist to help you stand, 4-zone heat and massage (head, neck, shoulders, lumbar), and a zero-gravity reclining mechanism."
We also scanned multiple websites that sell the Ashley Signature 4Z-Serenity Zone Lift Chair recliner. Here are links to the descriptions on six of these websites.
https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/hokku-designs-4z-serenity-zone-power-lift-recliner-w113652543.html?piid=1977471997
https://www.thefurnituremart.com/products/sig1210312/
https://wichitafurniture.com/4z-serenity-zone-lift-chair-2
https://www.furnitureappliancemart.com/product/signature-design-by-ashley-serenity-zone-sand-power-lift-recliner-1210312-1665525
https://www.morrisathome.com/product/group/living-room/reclining/recliners/serenity-zone-power-lift-recliner/3018055/2925568
https://ornatehome.com/products/4z-serenity-zone-slate-power-lift-recliner-1210412-ashley
As you will see upon visiting these online stores, all say that the recliner we bought comes with a zero-draw USB port.
Now, we have asked the local people at Ashley furniture to remedy this classic situation of "bait-and-switch". We speculate that they have attempted to pawn off old inventory that does not have the USB port feature. We like the recliner generally and do not want another model. We simply want what we saw in the store, and which is advertised online at other outlets. However, they are saying it does not exist, even though from the above evidence we know that it does exist.
We asked for a refund so that we can purchase the item from another furniture outlet. However, they say that they will not do this, but that we can select from other recliners in the store. The problem for us is, we like the recliner and don't want to select from other recliners in the store.
So, what would satisfy us from most to least preferred?
1) Replace our recliners with the model that has the USB port.
2) Replace the remotes on our recliners with those that have the USB port.
3) Give us a full refund so that we can purchase the item elsewhere.
4) Discount the purchase price so that we can somehow add USB port features to adjacent furniture. read more