PFAS45/ 100Poor
Kegler Rocker Recliner

Ashley Furniture · Recliners

Kegler Rocker Recliner

Poor

Skip if PFAS avoidance is a priority; Ashley Furniture makes no disclosure on this model.

The Kegler Rocker Recliner uses standard upholstered construction with polyester-blend fabrics and foam. Ashley Furniture doesn't disclose PFAS treatment or stain-resistance methods.

The safe swap

Ashley Barnsana Power Recliner

Ashley Furniture

Ashley Barnsana Power Recliner

75/100 safety

75Excellent

Same rubric that flunked this product. The swap earned Excellent.

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Material

Upholstered fabric (polyester blend likely); foam; wooden frame

Brand disclosure

Brand is silent on PFAS

Lab data

No public lab test

What we don’t know

Basis
Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
Lab test
None on record for this exact product
Brand statement
Ashley Furniture has made none

Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.

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Restoration Hardware

Ashley Rannis Rocker Recliner

upholstered leather/fabric with wood frame

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade53Good
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Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing from foam and adhesives

Limited concern

70
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Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70
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Heavy metals

Limited concern

70
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PFAS

Moderate concern

45

Lower concern, but Restoration Hardware provides no transparency on stain treatments; contact brand for specifics.

Risky category by default

Article Reclining Chair, Walnut Legs and Armrest

Article

Reclining Chair, Walnut Legs and Armrest

upholstery fabric (composition unspecified); walnut wood legs/armrest

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade59Good
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Flame retardants

Limited concern

70
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Microplastics

Limited concern

70
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Stain-resistant coating leachables (Scotchgard-type treatments)

Limited concern

70
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Adhesive or finish off-gassing from wood frame

Limited concern

70

Lower concern for the wood frame; fabric composition and finish unknown, typical for Article.

Risky category by default

Article Forrest Mid-century Design Reclining Chair

Article

Forrest Mid-century Design Reclining Chair

upholstered fabric, wooden frame

PFAS Grade75Excellent
Overall Grade39Poor
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Flame retardants

Limited concern

70
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and off-gassing

High concern

20
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Formaldehyde / VOCs

Limited concern

70
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Foam degradation and off-gassing over time

Moderate concern

45

Lower concern likely, but Article offers no transparency; ask before purchasing.

Risky category by default

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