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Essex, Maxim and Sierra electric recliners and sofas with heat pads - sold at Harvey Norman — recall

Consumer goods · Australia · 2026-07-15

Hazard: Risk of serious injury, death and/or pr…

Essex, Maxim and Sierra electric recliners and sofas with heat pads overheat risk

Country	Australia
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-07-15
Manufacturer	Synargy
Category	Indoor furniture and furnishings
Hazard	Risk of serious injury, death and/or property damage from the heat pads overheat
Hazard description	Risk of serious injury, death and/or property damage from the heat pads overheating or catching fire while in use. Incidents have occurred.
Non-compliance	The heat pad fitted within the affected sofas can overheat during use and may cause a fire.
Remedy	Stop using the heat pad function immediately and disconnect the sofa or recliner from the power outlet.
Recall number	aec768bc-70a0-4fdd-beb5-4fa830fd8f55
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Accessible-surface temperature rise; guarding of heat sources.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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