Catnapper 4824 Patriot Review

Catnapper 4824 Patriot
3 Position Lift Chair
Price: $879.00
$184.57 below average
1/5 stars
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Are you interested in the Catnapper Patriot power lift recliner? To keep things short, don’t buy it. The Catnapper Patriot lift chair is poorly made, doesn’t meet Medicare’s requirements for Durable Medical Equipment (and therefore won’t qualify for a Medicare reimbursement), and is over-priced for what offers. Continue reading to find out the exact details as to why you should avoid this chair.

About the 4824 Patriot lift chair

The Patriot lift chair is a flat recline lift chair that has a steel seat box, metal plating, and an 8 gauge no-sag seat. Its dimensions are 43″x36″x37″ and it comes in two parts, a top and a bottom. Assembly is required. It requires 3′-4′ feet from the wall when reclined. The unit weighs 130 pounds and is manufactured in China. It has a button back, roll arms, and is available in autumn, vino, celery, and slate. It has a 350 pound weight capacity.

Catnapper Patriot Power Lift Chair Reviews

There are mixed reviews about the product online. Here they are, in summary:

Jacquline, from Houston, TX, rated the chair 1 star out of a maximum of 5 stars. On her October 2015 review, she stated that the cushions feel into the springs after 6 months and, during her 13 months of owning the chair, she found it nothing but a hassle. She also stated that, on the day she wrote the review, the footrest broke. She views that the chair is low quality and will never buy it again.

Anonymous from Bridgeport, TX on January 2011 said that he enjoy’s the chair’s lifting mechanism as that was why he bought it. He rated it 5 out of 5 stars.

Jennifer Braun on June 1st, 2012 said that it broke within two weeks of ownership. After it cracked, the chair makes a harsh sound when moving. She rated the chair 2 out of 5 stars.

Warranty

The Catnapper warranty contains a lot of conditionals. Most importantly, the company will only do a repair when the spare part is available. If it is not, they will not live up to their warranty. If you bought an end of the line model, your warranty does not mean much.

The warranty is only valid for 1 year for most parts of the chair. There are other parts that have a longer warranty and are covered below:

Frame – limited lifetime.
Springs – limited lifetime.
Recliner mechanism – limited lifetime.
Sleeper mechanism – 1 year.
Seat cushions – 5 years.

There are limitations on these things as well. Read the exact verbiage here.

The warranty does not include upholstery, improper ownership, or commercial use.

Price

The Patriot Pow’r Full Lay-Out lift chair can be had for about $880. White glove delivery, which includes assembly, costs extra. For the price, there are better lift chairs with the same features at a lower price point.

Conclusion

Don’t buy the Patriot lift chair. It’s poorly made and has a warranty that will most likely be worthless. There are similar lift chairs in the $500 to $700 range which qualify for Medicare’s lift chair rebate and are of higher quality. We advise once again, do not buy this lift chair. We rate it 1 out of 5 stars.

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Lift Chair Types & Positions

There are three types of lift chairs: two position lift chairs, three position lift chairs, and infinite position lift chairs.
Two position lift chairs can go into the sitting and 15° recline position. The back and ottoman does not move independently.
Three position lift chairs can go into the sitting, 15° recline, and 45° recline position. The back and ottoman does not move independently.
Infinite position lift chairs can go recline into any position, even 90°. If an infinite position lift chair offers a Zero-gravity position, it means that the sitter's body is positioned in a way that reduces stress on the joints. The Trendelenburg position is one where the sitter's feet are higher than his/her head. The sleep position is one where the sitter lays flat.

Lift Chair Shipping & Handling

Lift chairs are shipped with freight shipping. A truck will come to one's house and drop the box off where it is convenient. This is usually the driveway but, for individuals with long driveways or are on dirt roads, it can mean around the block. Lift chairs weight at least 100 pounds so, be prepared with helpers to bring it inside. With most companies, the delivery person will not deliver the lift chair into one's home unless in-home delivery has been ordered. Lift chairs also require assembly. Once again, it costs extra (called "white glove delivery"). Have helpers for assembly. In conclusion, on delivery day, have 2 strong individuals who can bring the chair into the home and assembly the chair.