You buy a motorized recliner for comfort, plug in a backup battery pack so you don't have to stretch cords across the floor, and forget it even exists. Until it starts smoking under your sofa.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission just announced a massive safety alert involving roughly 51,000 lithium-ion battery packs used inside reclining chairs. These units, manufactured by The Blue Cactus Company and imported by Go North Rocket 28 AB, were sold online through Amazon for around $105 over a multi-year window stretching from May 2023 through July 2026.
If you bought an auxiliary power unit for your furniture during that timeframe, you need to check your order history right now.
Spotting the Hazard in Your Living Room
Lithium-ion battery failures don't usually offer a polite warning. When these specific packs go wrong, they overheat rapidly, start emitting smoke, or ignite entirely. The regulatory agency has already logged multiple reports of hazardous thermal runaway incidents linked directly to these units.
The recalled item is specifically The Blue Cactus Company's 2,500 mAh battery pack, designated by model number RWX-RBP02.
Finding out if you own one takes less than a minute. Look closely at the physical casing of the battery pack hidden beneath or behind your furniture.
- The exterior shell is completely black.
- The Blue Cactus Company logo and branding are printed clearly on the front.
- The critical model number RWX-RBP02 is stamped on the rear label.
Because these modular battery packs were engineered to power various furniture brands and often sold as universal replacement components, you might have one even if your chair carries a completely different brand name on the tag.
What to Do If You Own the Recalled Battery
Don't panic, but don't ignore it either. Lithium-ion fires burn intensely and are notoriously difficult to put out once a chemical runaway reaction starts.
Unplug the battery pack immediately and detach it from your recliner mechanism. Never toss a defective lithium-ion battery into your everyday curbside trash or municipal recycling bin. Crushing or compacting these cells in standard waste trucks is a primary cause of violent sanitation facility fires.
Instead, handle the hazard with these steps:
- Store the disconnected battery in a cool, dry area away from carpets, curtains, and any other flammable household items.
- Contact your local municipal household hazardous waste collection center to verify if they accept damaged or recalled lithium-ion equipment.
- Reach out to the manufacturer or Amazon customer support to claim your free replacement unit, making sure to reference your original order details.
Checking your digital receipts from past purchases takes minimal effort, but it might save your home from unexpected disaster. Take a look under your furniture today, verify the model number, and clear out the risk before it becomes an emergency.
