TJX Recalls Barstools Due to Fall Hazard; Sold at HomeGoods, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx Stores
Recall 18216 · Sep 6, 2018 · Tjx
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18216
- Date
- Sep 6, 2018
- Company
- Tjx
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- Swivel barstools
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves TJX swivel barstools with a beige, blue or gray fabric back and seat, and wooden legs. The barstools measure about18 inches wide, 22.8 inches deep and 40.9 inches high. One of the following tag numbers is printed on the product hang tag: 081578, 081582, 081586, 081640, 081643, 081651, 081656, 081658, 081660, 527110, 527113 , 527118, 527121, 527126, 527128, 533088, 726376, 726377, 726380, 726386, 726387 and 726393.
What can happen
The wood joints on the barstool can break; posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barstools and return them to any Home Goods, Marshalls or T.J. Maxx store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the barstool breaking, including three reports of minor injuries.
- Sold at
- HomeGoods, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx stores nationwide from September 2017 through December 2017 for between $100 and $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swivel barstools?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barstools and return them to any Home Goods, Marshalls or T.J. Maxx store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The wood joints on the barstool can break; posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.