Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail
CPSC recall 15129. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
CPSC recall 15129 has the recall date 7 May 2015. The notice names the firm Franklin. The recall has about 81,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Furniture.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 81,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Power reclining furniture, About 81,000 in the U.S., Furniture |
| Sold at | Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000. |
| Manufacturer | Franklin Corporation |
| Made in | United States |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Overheating
- Category: Furniture
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 81,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Furniture
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Franklin
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15129The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15129. https://recallregister.com/product/6382-power-reclining-furniture-recalled-by-franklin-due-to-fire-hazard-powe/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15129 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15129?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15129?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 81,000 in the U.S.