CPSC2015-05-07
Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail
Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss.
Hazard
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
Sold at
Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000.
Affected count
About 81,000 in the U.S.
Injuries 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.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Power reclining furniture
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Power-Reclining-Furniture-Recalled-by-FranklinDon't want to check this manually?
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