CPSC recall · Reported May 7, 2015
Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss. recalled This recall involves power reclining furniture with rectangular power switches. The black….
Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail was recalled by Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss. in May 7, 2015. Reason: 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 replace…. Verify recall #15129 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss. issued this CPSC recall-The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers..
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- May 7, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15129 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves power reclining furniture with rectangular power switches. The black plastic switches measure 1 3/8 inches by 3 inches and are installed either on the arm, console or side of various styles of reclining chairs, sofas and sectionals. Furniture with the rectangular power switches was sold under the name, Franklin Corporation or one of eight private labels, including Big Sandy Superstore, Cardi's Furniture, Cimarron Lumber/Sutherland's, The Great American Home Store, Levin Furniture, Overstock.com, Raymour & Flanigan and Slumberland Furniture. A label on the underside of the footrest lists the retailer or private label name and the product style number and, if applicable, the basic change (BC) number. Style and BC numbers included in the recall are: Style Number 41385 43085 57285 41386 43086 57286 42085 48285 59785 42086 48286 59786 42886 Basic Change (BC) Number 05 44 AI 23 46 AQ 24 47 AR 25 51 AX 27 88 AY 28 AE BM 29 AF BN 35 AG BO 40 AH Power reclining furniture with a black plastic oval switch is not affected by this recall.
Reason for recall
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15129 |
| Date reported | May 7, 2015 |
| Date initiated | May 7, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss. |
| Affected scope | About 81,000 in the U.S. |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
- Check the recall number (15129) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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