Rank #7 in Best Rise and Recline Chairs 2026: 10 Ranked, and Two Share 828 Ratings
Elite Care Hainworth Fabric Riser Recliner with Massage
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 45
- Rank
- #7
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Elite Care Hainworth is a dual-motor fabric riser recliner with heat and massage, listed at £639.99 in a choice of six colours. It comes seventh in this guide, and the first thing worth saying about it is the price itself: the listing states that the listed price is VAT exempt, and that Elite Care require a short message with the name and medical condition of the user to qualify for it. £639.99 is therefore a conditional figure, not the figure everyone pays.
The second number problem sits in the ratings. The listing shows 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, but its own star breakdown — 4 one-star, 4 two-star, 12 three-star, 10 four-star and 70 five-star — adds up to 100. Both numbers come from the same advert. There is also a separate 8-point vibration massager with its own handset and a small heat pad in the lower back, which the catalogue sums up under 'Special Features: Arm Rest'. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing, not from any testing we have done.
How those 45 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £639.99, described in the listing as VAT exempt |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings |
| Rating breakdown as listed | 70% five-star, 12% three-star, 4% one-star — the five levels add up to 100 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 440,780 in Home & Kitchen; 257th in Reclining Chairs |
| Reclining Position Count | 3 (as listed) |
| Surface Recommendation | Hard Floor (as listed) |
| Special Features | Arm Rest (as listed) |
| Model | Hainworth, model number FEN07-FAB, country of origin China |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“So comfy to relax in. Easy to use controls to put yourself in the best position. Good size and fits in my living room. The colour and fabric of the chair is excellent too. I have tried the massage function and it was good as well. The delivery was smooth and the 2 man delivery team put the chair together and gave me a demonstration. I am very pleased with this chair as I suffer from MS and it helps.”
Verified purchase“Delivered early assembled and checked. Lovely looking chair, very comfortable and I like the separate leg rest and back rest facility, the massage has a good range of modes and it is pretty quiet. Very pleased with purchase just what I wanted as I have injured my back and was finding it difficult getting in and out of normal chairs.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Rise and Recline Chairs 2026: 10 Ranked, and Two Share 828 Ratings.
Questions people ask
What does 'VAT exempt' mean on this chair?
The listing says the listed price is VAT exempt and that Elite Care just require a short message with the name and medical condition of the user to qualify for it. On that basis £639.99 does not apply to every buyer.
How many ratings does the Hainworth have?
The listing shows 4.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings. Its own breakdown — 4, 4, 12, 10 and 70 across one to five stars — adds up to 100, so the two figures in the same advert do not agree.
Does the Hainworth include heat and massage?
Yes. A separate handset controls an 8-point vibration massager: 2 on the upper back and shoulders, 2 on the lumbar, 2 on the seat and 2 on the leg. There is a small heat pad in the lower back area.
Is home setup included?
The listing states that home setup is included to most mainland UK addresses, and that delivery is to most mainland UK addresses.
What colours can I choose?
Beige, Grey, Blue, Green, Cream or Wine fabric. Heat and massage are included as standard across the range.
What are the controls like?
Elite Care describe a simple 4 button handset that lets the footrest and backrest be operated independently of one another, with distinct lift, rest and recline action. The massager runs from a separate handset.
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