John Lewis warns about 2-seater and 3-seater slider sofas over fire risk from faulty recliner button
A faulty button on the recliner mechanism means the circuit board could overheat and malfunction, which is a risk of fire and could make the recliner stop working.
What to do
Unplug the sofa and stop using the recline and charging functions. Contact the John Lewis & Partners Aftersales Team on 03456 049 049 to arrange a visit and repair. Only sofas with the listed product codes and sales period are covered, and John Lewis has contacted affected consumers.
Notice details
- Product
- John Lewis & Partners 2-Seater and 3-Seater Slider Sofas
- Company
- John Lewis & Partners
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of fire as there is a faulty button on the recliner mechanism. This means there is a risk of the circuit board overheating and malfunctioning, causing the recliner to stop working.
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2511-0089
- Brand: John Lewis & Partners
- Alert date
- November 27, 2025
- Published on GOV.UK
- November 27, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- November 27, 2025
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Safety Report: John Lewis & Partners 2-Seater and 3-Seater Slider Sofas (2511-0089)
- Measures taken
- modification-programme
- Summary
- Product: John Lewis & Partners 2-Seater and 3-Seater Slider Sofas Hazard: The product presents a risk of fire as there is a faulty button on the recliner mechanism. This means there is a risk of the circuit board overheating and malfunctioning, causing the recliner to stop working. Corrective action: Only products with the product codes and sales period as listed below are subject to the modification programme, and affected consumers have been contacted by John Lewis.
- Product information
- Type: Furniture – Household/Office Sofas (Powered) Brand: John Lewis & Partners Sizes: 2-Seater, 3-Seater Models: Natural Chenille, Navy Chenille Product Codes: 87023201, 87023202, 87021703, 87021702, 87021701, 87021704 Sales Period: 05/08/2025 - 30/10/2025 Country of Origin: China Product Description: 2- and 3-seater chenille slider sofas. Product Report and Image: Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of fire as there is a faulty button on the recliner mechanism. This means there is a risk of the circuit board overheating and malfunctioning, causing the recliner to stop working. This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
- Corrective action
- Only products with the product codes and sales period as listed above are subject to the modification programme, and affected consumers have been contacted by John Lewis. They have advised that consumers unplug the product, stop using the recline/charging functions and contact the John Lewis & Partners Aftersales Team to arrange a visit and repair via 03456 049 049. Additional information PSD notification number: 2511-0089 Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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