CPSC recall 20-103, announced April 2, 2020, covers Southern Motion Wireless Power Reclining Furniture (about 2,300 units). The lithium-ion batteries used to power the "Wireless Power" reclining furniture can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the "Wireless Power" reclining furniture and contact Southern Motion for a free in-home repair, including a credit for the cost of the "Wireless Power" lithium-ion battery option. Recall contact: call 800-368-8865, go to www.SouthernMotion.com, or email wprecall@southermotion.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
ENouvation is printed on a white label on the reverse side.
Which products are included?
This recall involves "Wireless Power" reclining furniture powered by lithium-ion batteries. The batteries are installed internally as an optional equipment upgrade in custom configurable reclining furniture and are visible when looking under the upholstery in the rear of the furniture in a black mounting bracket. The batteries are black and rectangular. The top of the batteries are marked with the word ENouvation. ENouvation is printed on a white label on the reverse side. The side of the batteries have blinking lights indicating the charge level of the battery. Recalled furniture has a white label on the back underside of the footrest ottoman which states "Options: WP", indicating "Wireless Power", along with the product's unique serial, style, and cover fabric numbers and the custom production date.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a white label on the reverse side
anda white label on the back underside of the footrest ottoman
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2019 through September 2019
- Price paid
- $1,000 to $2,500
Why it was recalled
The lithium-ion batteries used to power the "Wireless Power" reclining furniture can overheat, posing a fire hazard
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of 6 incidents of batteries overheating and causing fires to the chairs and floor coverings. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the "Wireless Power" reclining furniture and contact Southern Motion for a free in-home repair, including a credit for the cost of the "Wireless Power" lithium-ion battery option.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-368-8865, go to www.SouthernMotion.com, or email wprecall@southermotion.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Southern Motion
- Manufacturer
- Southern Motion, of Pontotoc, Miss.
- Recall number
- 20-103
- Units
- About 2,300
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Rooms To Go, Art Van, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and other furniture stores nationwide from January 2019 through September 2019 for between approximately $1000 and $2500.
This recall in context
Compared with the 378 furniture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,300 units: the 201st-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 23 of 378 furniture recalls.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 87 of 378 furniture recalls. The most common is refund (150).
- Time on sale
- 9 months. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Southern Motion toll-free at 800-368-8865 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET from Monday through Friday, email at wprecall@southermotion.com or online at www.SouthernMotion.com and click on “Product Safety” for more information.
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