Essex, Maxim and Sierra electric recliners and sofas with heat pads - sold at Harvey Norman
Official notice
15 Jul 2026
Last checked
15 Jul 2026
An official ACCC notice concerns Essex, Maxim and Sierra electric recliners and sofas with heat pads - sold at Harvey Norman. Risk of serious injury, death and/or property damage from the heat pads overheating or catching fire while in use. Incidents have occurred. Published 2026-07-15.
What to do now
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
Recall number
aec768bc-70a0-4fdd-beb5-4fa830fd8f55
Official notice
2026-07-15
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Synargy. Contact: Synargy.
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