Daryl Helwig wrote:

The mechanism for my recliners footrest is worn out. I'm talking about
the metel bars that form a scissor or acordian type of configuration.
Where the rods are riveted together, the holes are worn and the rivets
are very sloppy. So now the footrest does not lock back into the down
position.

Question...Are these mechanisms replaceable? Has anyone repaired the
metalwork by welding the holes shut and then redrilling and
reriveting?
I think this could be done but I wonder if accuracy when redrilling
the rivet holes is a highly critical item.

Come on guys...I can't afford another recliner sofa. This thing has to
be repairable.

If it's a Barcalounger, you can get the entire replacement mechanism
free; though I'm not sure they will pay for its installation. Maybe it's
the same with other manufacturers.

I have a beloved 25 year old Barcalounger whose reclining mechanism was
rather "broken", due to heavy use and maybe just a bit of abuse. I
contacted the dealer I bought the chair from. He told me the mechanism
is guaranteed for life and contacted the manufacturer who sent a new
mechanism. When I had the chair reupholstered, the upholsterer installed
the new mechanism and the chair is like new.