Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6382.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6382.
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Furniture Stores Nationwide And Online From October 2013 To December 2014 For Between $400 And $4,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6382.
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.
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Furniture Stores Nationwide And Online From October 2013 To December 2014 For Between $400 And $4,000. Recall FAQ
Furniture Stores Nationwide And Online From October 2013 To December 2014 For Between $400 And $4,000. is the subject of a furniture recall: Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail. The notice was published on May 7, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 81,000 units are potentially affected.