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

Name: Essex, Maxim and Sierra electric recliners and sofas with heat pads - sold at Harvey Norman
Brand: Essex
SKU: AU-aec768bc-70a0-4fdd-beb5-4fa830fd8f55
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 15, 2026Recall ID: aec768bc-70a0-4fdd-beb5-4fa830fd8f55Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The heat pad fitted within the affected sofas can overheat during use and may cause a fire.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The heat pad fitted within the affected sofas can overheat during use and may cause a fire. Hazards: Risk of serious injury, death and/or property damage from the heat pads overheating or catching fire while in use. Incidents have occurred. What to do: Stop using the heat pad function immediately and disconnect the sofa or recliner from the power outlet. Contact Synargy to arrange assessment and repair of the heat pad. An authorised repair agent will attend the consumer’s home, inspect and replace the affected heat pad with an upgraded part, free of charge. For more information about this recall please contact Synargy. Contact Synargy Call: 07 3177 7715 from 8:30am to 5:00pm AEST, Monday to Friday. Email: heatpads@synargy.com Visit: www.synargy.com

Affected Products

Electric recliners and sofas with heat pads Essex – 231946 Maxim – 231980 Sierra – 216872

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
Guid › #text	aec768bc-70a0-4fdd-beb5-4fa830fd8f55
Guid › @ is Perma Link	false
Link	https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/essex-maxim-and-sierra-electric-recliners-and-sofas-with-heat-pads-sold-at-harvey-norman
Pub Date	Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted image	https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Essex%202%20seater.jpg?itok=ouEHjeAU

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Overview

Risk LevelIndoor furniture and furnishings
DistributionAustralia

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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