A fire district about an hour north of Chicago pointed to a recalled power reclining couch as the cause of a house fire.
According to the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District said they found smoke coming from the roof of a house and were able to extinguish the fire in less than six minutes. No injuries were reported.
The fire protection district posted a photo of a burned-out couch to its Facebook post, saying "do you have this couch, loveseat, or chair, please unplug it immediately."
The agency posted an "Important Safety Notice" regarding the Party Time Dual Power Reclining Loveseat (Model #s 3700318, 3700418, 3700318C, and 3700418C).
The recall occurred on June 08, 2023, that affected about 253,000 units in the U.S. In addition, about 9,450 were sold in Canada. The Power Recliners are power reclining faux leather home seating units with power controls, integrated LED lighting, and USB charging ports. They are sold in black and white colors.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, The company is aware of six reports of the cupholder with LED lighting overheating, resulting in fire and smoke damage and damaged furniture. No injuries have been reported.
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