How to Fix Recliner Footrest That Won't Lock

Title says it all. Couldn't find a vid on how to fix this. Finally fixed it, and figured I'd share.
Let me know if you have any questions.

[@boltaco]

Literally the only answer to this question on the entire internet. My problem is every time i open the recliner, it wont close unless i flip it and push that part back down. Stupid cheap furniture.

[@antoniomacari205]

You rock, couldn't find the issue until i saw your video. Thank you!

[@KingOfShadowZed]

Omg thank u I spend 2 hours trying to figure why my recliner wasn't locking or folding. I was trying to figure it out so my mom didn't have to rope that recliner.

[@oldernu1250]

Thanks! Just a jiggle and WD40 caused the jammed ratchet to release. Miracle! Appreciate your help.

[@badmechanic91]

So glad it helped!

[@coffeelover2394]

Thank you for this! What if the issue isn’t that it won’t lock but that it isn’t reaching . I have to lurch forward and slam my legs against footrest in order to make contact with the mechanism. To the point of wrenching my back! Thank you😃

[@jimcarney2445]

Good video - fixed my problem!

[@user-jw7ro6oe7r]

Hi! Do you have any insight on an electric LaZ Boy recliner rocker where the footrest will not come out? The back reclines but the footrest does not move. Thanks!

[@badmechanic91]

I'm sorry I don't. My guess (and it's just a guess) is that maybe the footrest has a separate motor and that motor perhaps isn't working.

[@Consortiumed]

"a little dab will do ya" 😂

[@mydreemac5800]

Brill cream!

[@punchymuffin6402]

👍

[@djjohson]

My foot rest won't stay up... is that what you're fixing?

[@badmechanic91]

No this is for the rest that won't lock when you push it down

[@FataLenora]

my recliner has the lever on the side.. would this work for mine? cause it wont lock closed in the sit up position.

[@badmechanic91]

It's certainly worth a shot. You just need to see if there's a similar arm/mechanism in play with your seat. There are instances I think where the mechanism has to be replaced, but I'd try this method first and see if it works for you. Hope it fixes it!

[@drc1004]

My recliner pops open when i sit down. Why’s that? How can i fix it?

[@melodyitis]

Did you ever figure it out? Mine has the lever too

[@marie-on5yj]

No one should have to do this when buying new furniture. Contact the place where you purchased it. Otherwise, the company will just keep selling them with the defect, and the consumer will have to deal.

[@badmechanic91]

Oh I did... would I buy another Seatcraft seat? No

[@sylviaivie7047]

This makes sense except if you bought it online and it was delivered to your door. Furniture stores are charging entirely too much for their crap. Good thought but nope