Essex, Maxim and Sierra electric recliners and sofas with heat pads - sold at Harvey Norman Recall (July 2026)
Serious injury, death and/or property damage from the heat pads overheating or catching f….
| What | Essex, Maxim and Sierra electric recliners and sofas with heat pads - sold at Harvey Norman |
|---|---|
| Brand | Synargy |
| The hazard | Risk of serious injury, death and/or property damage from the heat pads overheating or catching fire while in use. Incidents have occurred. |
| Sold at | Harvey Norman stores |
| Where it was sold | Nationally · Online |
| On sale | 30 November 2023 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recalled by | Synargy |
| Made in | China |
| Contact | Synargy Call: 07 3177 7715 from 8:30am to 5:00pm AEST, Monday to Friday. Email: [email protected] Visit: www.synargy.com |
| Category | Indoor furniture and furnishings |
| Recall date | 2026-07-15 |
What was recalled
Electric recliners and sofas with heat pads
- Essex – 231946
- Maxim – 231980
- Sierra – 216872
Why it was recalled
The heat pad fitted within the affected sofas can overheat during use and may cause a fire.
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.
Source: the official Product Safety Australia recall notice, published 2026-07-15. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
Source: ACCC © Commonwealth of Australia, used under CC BY 4.0.