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Medium RiskCPSC
Home & Furniture/Living Room

Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail

Agency Publication Date: May 7, 2015
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Summary

About 81,000 units of Franklin power reclining chairs, sofas, and sectionals are being recalled because the power switch can overheat and ignite. There have been five reports of the switches smoking or catching fire on showroom floors, which resulted in minor property damage. These items were sold nationwide at various furniture stores and online between October 2013 and December 2014. Consumers should immediately unplug the furniture and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement switch.

Risk

The rectangular power switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, creating a fire hazard. Five incidents of smoking or ignition have already been reported, which can cause property damage or serious injury to occupants.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the underside of the footrest for a label listing the retailer or private label name, product style number, and basic change (BC) number.
  2. Identify if your furniture has a black plastic rectangular power switch measuring 1 3/8 inches by 3 inches; furniture with oval-shaped switches is not included in this recall.
  3. Verify if your product matches one of the following style numbers: 41385, 43085, 57285, 41386, 43086, 57286, 42085, 48285, 59785, 42086, 48286, 59786, or 42886.
  4. If applicable, check for these Basic Change (BC) numbers on the label: 05, 44, AI, 23, 46, AQ, 24, 47, AR, 25, 51, AX, 27, 88, AY, 28, AE, BM, 29, AF, BN, 35, AG, BO, or 40, AH.
  5. Immediately unplug any recalled reclining furniture from the wall outlet to prevent potential overheating.
  6. Contact Franklin Corporation toll-free at 866-551-2706 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.Franklincorp.com and click the 'Power Switch Recall' button to receive a free replacement operating switch.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: Franklin Power Reclining Furniture (Chairs, Sofas, Sectionals)
Model:
41385
43085
57285
41386
43086
57286
42085
48285
59785
42086
48286
59786
42886
Lot Numbers:
BC 05
BC 44
BC AI
BC 23
BC 46
BC AQ
BC 24
BC 47
BC AR
BC 25
BC 51
BC AX
BC 27
BC 88
BC AY
BC 28
BC AE
BC BM
BC 29
BC AF
BC BN
BC 35
BC AG
BC BO
BC 40
BC AH
Date Ranges: October 2013 - December 2014

Product Images

Recalled Franklin Power Reclining Switch

Recalled Franklin Power Reclining Switch

Franklin power reclining switch not included in this recall.

Franklin power reclining switch not included in this recall.

Franklin Recliner Arm Mount Switch

Franklin Recliner Arm Mount Switch

Franklin Recliner Console Mount Switch

Franklin Recliner Console Mount Switch

Franklin Recliner Side Mount Switch

Franklin Recliner Side Mount Switch

Customer Reference Label

Customer Reference Label

Example of Power Reclining Chair

Example of Power Reclining Chair

Example of Power Reclining Sofa

Example of Power Reclining Sofa

Example of Power Reclining Sectional

Example of Power Reclining Sectional

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15129
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss.
Sold By: Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 81,000 in the U.S.
Distributed To: Nationwide
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.
Agency Last Updated: May 7, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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