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Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail

Recall 15-129 · May 7, 2015 · Franklin

What to doConsumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-129 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 7, 2015
Brand
Franklin
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Power reclining furniture
Hazard
Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 81,000 in the U.S.
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 7, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves power reclining furniture with rectangular power switches. The black plastic switches measure 1 3/8 inches by 3 inches and are installed either on the arm, console or side of various styles of reclining chairs, sofas and sectionals. Furniture with the rectangular power switches was sold under the name, Franklin Corporation or one of eight private labels, including Big Sandy Superstore, Cardi's Furniture, Cimarron Lumber/Sutherland's, The Great American Home Store, Levin Furniture, Overstock.com, Raymour & Flanigan and Slumberland Furniture. A label on the underside of the footrest lists the retailer or private label name and the product style number and, if applicable, the basic change (BC) number. Style and BC numbers included in the recall are: Style Number 41385 43085 57285 41386 43086 57286 42085 48285 59785 42086 48286 59786 42886 Basic Change (BC) Number 05 44 AI 23 46 AQ 24 47 AR 25 51 AX 27 88 AY 28 AE BM 29 AF BN 35 AG BO 40 AH Power reclining furniture with a black plastic oval switch is not affected by this recall.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Power reclining furniture · About 81,000 in the U.S. units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000.; Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss..

Injuries or incidents reported

Franklin has received two reports of switches igniting and three reports of switches smoking on showroom samples, resulting in minor property damage to the flooring. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Franklin Corporation toll-free at (866) 551-2706 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://Franklincorp.com and click on the "Power Switch Recall" button.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Power reclining furniture (About 81,000 in the U.S. units). This recall involves power reclining furniture with rectangular power switches.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 7, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.