Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail
Recall 15129 · May 7, 2015 · Franklin Corporation
81,000
units affected
81,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15129
- Date
- May 7, 2015
- Company
- Franklin Corporation
- Units affected
- 81,000
- Product
- Power reclining furniture
- Product type
- Furniture
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power reclining furniture?
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
What is the hazard?
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.