Residential Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
Product or Part Name | Parts | Labor |
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EPMA70, EPMA73, EPMAJ7, EPMAK1, EPMAF1 EP30005, EP30007: Massage block / all electronic components | 5 yrs or 1000 hrs | 3 yrs or 1000 hrs |
EPMA70, EPMA73, EPMAJ7, EPMAK1, EPMAF1 EP30005, EP30007: All other components | 3 yrs or 1000 hrs | 3 yrs or 1000 hrs |
EP1285, EPMA10: All Components | 3 yrs or 1000 hrs | 1 yr or 1000 hrs |
3 yrs. or 1 000 hours of use whichever comes first.
5 yrs. or 1 000 hours of use whichever comes first.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. The purchaser pays for all labor charges related to the removal and installation of the massage block or electronic components during the fourth and fifth year of the warranty.
This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
In-home or Carry-In Service:
To find a service center, or to answer any questions regarding this product, please call 303-572-5001 or visit https://www.panasonicmassagechairs.com/support.
This warranty includes an in-home determination of whether this product is eligible for repair under the one thousand (1 000) hours of use provision herein, provided that CS Group (CSG) was first contacted by telephone at 303-572-5001opens phone dialer and the number of hours could not, at the time of that call, be ascertained from the built-in timer by following the instructions of CSG (“In Home Determination”). However, if it is determined, from the In Home Determination, that the product is not eligible for warranty service for any reason, and if service is subsequently obtained, the cost of the In Home Determination is NOT included in this warranty.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits and Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modifications, introduction of sand, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PCEG Authorized Service Center, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
The chair is designed for a maximum user weight of 264 lbs (120 kg). Exceeding the maximum weight may cause permanent damage to the massage mechanism and/or other components of the unit. Any such damage is deemed to be user abuse and is not covered under the Limited Warranty.
Product must be hooked up to a high quality surge protector that offers at least 2000 joules of surge suppression.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time; travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
2-Year Non-Residential Limited Repair or Replacement Warranty With On-Site Service
If you have a warranty or product question, contact the technical support team at 720-709-1151 OR techhelp@fflbrands.com. In the event you detect and report, during the Service Period, a defect in the workmanship or material of the Equipment, then we shall provide the services hereinafter described. Your warranty registration or your first use of the service phone line/email shall constitute your acceptance to the terms of this Limited Warranty including the indemnification provisions. Please keep this Limited Warranty and your original proof of purchase in a safe and accessible place.
DEFINITIONS – For the purpose of this Limited Warranty, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Distributor” shall mean FFL; (2) “Equipment” shall mean a Furniture for Life backed product or system; (3) “Customer” shall mean only the purchasing party of the Equipment who is the original purchaser of the equipment from an authorized reseller. Usages of “you” or “your” refer to the Customer; (4) “Commencement Date” shall mean the invoice date on which the Equipment is first purchased by a Customer from the Distributor or from an authorized reseller; (5) “Service Period” shall mean the TWO (2) year period commencing on the Commencement Date; (6) “Administrator” shall mean Furniture For Life. Usage of “we,” “us,” or “our” shall mean the Administrator. You may contact the Administrator if you have questions regarding this coverage. We can be reached by phone at 720-709-1151, by email at techhelp@fflbrands.com, or by mail at 2125 32nd Street, Boulder, CO 80301.
COVERAGE – During the Service Period, we will repair or replace, at our sole discretion, any defective Equipment. We will return the Equipment to a properly functioning state. To obtain performance you must be the original purchaser and be able to provide us with the original, dated proof of purchase for the Equipment. This Limited Warranty extends only to Customers. Only our representatives may perform repairs on the Equipment under this Limited Warranty. Replaced parts shall be covered under this Limited Warranty for the remainder of the Service Period or for thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. We will provide on-site service as necessary on regular workdays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. your local time. Warranty registration is not a condition precedent to obtaining performance under this Limited Warranty. If a particular replacement part is not available from the manufacturer, we will make reasonable efforts to locate a compatible replacement part. If we are unable to locate a compatible part, we may replace your Equipment with a similar product. Under no circumstances shall the retail replacement value exceed the original net price paid for the Equipment. In the event you choose not to accept a replacement for your Equipment, we shall no longer be responsible for making repairs under this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty may not be transferred at any time during the original term.
EXCLUSIONS – This Limited Warranty does not include service needed on Equipment as a result of any of the following: (1) Dropped product or components including remote controls, cracked remote controller screens, or cracked remote housing; (2) Cosmetic changes, tears, or failure of fabrics, woods, foam, pads, plastics, upholsteries, exterior coverings, and damages and changes resulting from normal wear and tear; (3) Installation, set-up, or relocation from the originally installed location; (4) Negligence, misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, electrical disturbances and power surges, acts of nature, or work, attachments, additions, alterations, or modifications by persons other than authorized Administrator service providers; (5) Failure by the Customer to use a high-quality surge protector during the entire Service Period; (6) Improper operating environment; (7) Any problem not involving a defect; (8) Damage or malfunction whatsoever caused by an animal or pet; (9) Damage or malfunction whatsoever caused by liquids of any kind; (10) Unnecessary service calls. If no problem is found upon diagnosis by us or any other third party, you may be charged our standard rate for service calls, shipping costs, and parts; and (11) Use of any item with the Equipment if the item is not designated for use with the Equipment. Floor models that have been on display for more than nine (9) months are not covered under any provisions of this Limited Warranty.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES – You shall: (1) operate the Equipment in an environment meeting the requirements delineated in the Equipment’s owner manual and other provided instructions; (2) protect the supply of electricity to the Equipment through the use a high-quality surge protection device; (3) promptly report to us any diagnostic messages; (4) permit no work on the Equipment except by our authorized service providers; (5) have an adult representative present whenever we provide support services; (6) perform telephone or email diagnostic procedures as requested by us; (7) safeguard and return (at our expense) all replacement parts shipped to you. You assume financial responsibility for all parts and accessories shipped to you until the item or part replaced is returned to us; (8) Product must be hooked up to a high-quality surge protector that offers at least 2000 joules of surge suppression.
EXCULPATION AND INDEMNIFICATION – Our maximum liability under this Limited Warranty is limited to the cost of repairing or replacing defective Equipment. We shall not be liable to you for incidental and consequential damages. Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. We have provided this Limited Warranty pursuant to an agreement between the Distributor and us. All our obligations under the agreement run solely to the Distributor. Under no circumstances shall you or anyone else ever be deemed to be a third-party beneficiary of the agreement. We shall not be liable for, and you hereby indemnify and hold us and every authorized service provider harmless from, damage, claim, or cause of action, direct or indirect, incidental or consequential, occurring to you, or to the employees or agents of you, or to any other third party, or to the property of any of the foregoing, which may arise as a result of any defect covered by this Limited Warranty or as a result of any service performed under this Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
Customer will indemnify FFL and its agents against and hold FFL harmless from any costs, damages, expenses or liabilities, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs, for any personal or advertising injury to, or damage to the personal property of, any person to the extent caused by: (i) any alteration or modification the Products as sold to the Customer by FFL or Product dealer; (ii) the negligent, reckless, intentional or willful acts or omissions of Customer, its agents, employees, subcontractors or invitees; (iii) the breach of any express or implied warranty of Customer; (iv) the use of Customer’s advertising materials related to the Products; or (v) the breach by Customer of the terms of this Agreement.
Customer may not assign this Agreement or any interest therein and, further, may not delegate any of its duties under this Agreement to any person or entity. However, Customer will be free to assign this Agreement or delegate any of its duties hereunder to any affiliated entity or any successor to all or substantially all of the business or assets of Customer without the consent of FFL.
CAPACITY/INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR – It is expressly agreed that FFL, or any agent of FFL, is acting as an independent contractor and not as an employee in providing the Services under this Agreement. FFL and the Customer acknowledge that this Agreement is exclusively a contract for service. Subject to the obligations of the parties under this Agreement, each of the parties hereto will at all times maintain sole operational control and responsibility in the conduct of such party’s business. The parties acknowledge and agree that no employment, partnership, joint venture, or fiduciary relationship exists or arises from this Agreement. Dealer is not authorized to enter into any contractual commitments on behalf of FFL or to otherwise bind FFL in any way.
MAINTENANCE OF INSURANCE – FFL and Customer will each procure and maintain, at their respective expense, for the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereafter General Commercial Liability Insurance with coverage in minimum amounts equivalent to One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT – It is agreed that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition affecting this Agreement except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY – It is understood and agreed that FFL will have no liability to the Customer or any other party for any loss or damage (whether direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential) which may arise even if the Customer may have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
GOVERNING LAW – It is the intention of the parties to this Agreement that this Agreement and the performance under this Agreement, and all suits and special proceedings under this Agreement, be construed in accordance with and governed, to the exclusion of the law of any other forum, by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to the jurisdiction in which any action or special proceeding may be instituted.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – Outstanding issues may be submitted to mediation in accordance with any statutory rules of mediation. If mediation is not successful in resolving the entire dispute or is unavailable, any outstanding issues will be submitted to final and binding arbitration in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. The arbitrator’s award will be final, and judgment may be entered upon it by any court having jurisdiction within the State of Colorado.
SEVERABILITY – In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, all other provisions will nevertheless continue to be valid and enforceable with the invalid or unenforceable parts severed from the remainder of this Agreement.WAIVER – The waiver by either party of a breach, default, delay or omission of any of the provisions of this Agreement by the other party will not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or other provisions.