The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·15129·Announced 2015-05-07

Franklin Recalls Power Reclining Furniture Due to Fire Hazard

Franklin Corporation is recalling about 81,000 power reclining furniture units because the operating switch can overheat and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported instances of ignition and property damage, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Franklin Corporation is recalling approximately 81,000 units of power reclining furniture sold in the United States. The recall involves reclining chairs, sofas, and sectionals equipped with specific rectangular black plastic power switches. These units were sold under the Franklin Corporation name or eight private labels, including Big Sandy Superstore, Cardi's Furniture, and Overstock.com, between October 2013 and December 2014 for prices ranging from $400 to $4,000.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. The power switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat. Franklin has received two reports of switches igniting and three reports of switches smoking on showroom samples, which resulted in minor property damage to flooring. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin Corporation for a replacement operating switch. Franklin can be reached toll-free at (866) 551-2706 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at Franklincorp.com by clicking the "Power Switch Recall" button.

The recalled product

Product
Power reclining furniture
Manufacturer
Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
81,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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