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Power reclining furniture

CPSC Recall #15-129 — May 7, 2015

Recall #15-129 Date: May 7, 2015 Remedy: Replace

Product

Power reclining furniture

Description

The rectangular switch used to operate the reclining function on various models of power reclining furniture can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Hazard

The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

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.

Remedy

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

Units Affected

About 81,000 in the U.S.

Sold At

Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000.

Manufacturer

Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss.

Manufactured In

USA (power reclining furniture)

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