Southern Motion Recalls "Wireless Power" Reclining Furniture Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 20103 · Apr 2, 2020 · Southern Motion
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20103
- Date
- Apr 2, 2020
- Company
- Southern Motion
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Wireless Power Reclining Furniture
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves "Wireless Power" reclining furniture powered by lithium-ion batteries. The batteries are installed internally as an optional equipment upgrade in custom configurable reclining furniture and are visible when looking under the upholstery in the rear of the furniture in a black mounting bracket. The batteries are black and rectangular. The top of the batteries are marked with the word ENouvation. ENouvation is printed on a white label on the reverse side. The side of the batteries have blinking lights indicating the charge level of the battery. Recalled furniture has a white label on the back underside of the footrest ottoman which states "Options: WP", indicating "Wireless Power", along with the product's unique serial, style, and cover fabric numbers and the custom production date.
What can happen
The lithium-ion batteries used to power the "Wireless Power" reclining furniture can overheat, posing a fire hazard
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the "Wireless Power" reclining furniture and contact Southern Motion for a free in-home repair, including a credit for the cost of the "Wireless Power" lithium-ion battery option.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of 6 incidents of batteries overheating and causing fires to the chairs and floor coverings. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Rooms To Go, Art Van, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and other furniture stores nationwide from January 2019 through September 2019 for between approximately $1000 and $2500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wireless power reclining furniture?
Consumers should immediately stop using the "Wireless Power" reclining furniture and contact Southern Motion for a free in-home repair, including a credit for the cost of the "Wireless Power" lithium-ion battery option.
What is the hazard?
The lithium-ion batteries used to power the "Wireless Power" reclining furniture can overheat, posing a fire hazard
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.