Reported May 7, 2015
Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail
Franklin Corporation of Houston, Miss.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Power reclining furniture
- Amount recalled
- About 81,000 in the U.S.
Where it was sold
Sold at Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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