TJX Recalls Counter Stools Due to Fall and Injury Hazards; Sold at HomeGoods and Homesense Stores
Recall 21184 · Aug 18, 2021 · Tjx
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21184
- Date
- Aug 18, 2021
- Company
- Tjx
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Swivel Counter Stools
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves swivel counter stools with wooden legs and fabric backrests with rivet trim around the seat. The stools were sold in gray faux leather, and light gray, dark gray and blue/cream herringbone fabrics. The stools measure approximately 36 inches to the top of the backrest, and the seat height is approximately 25.5 inches from the floor. One of the following style numbers is printed on the product hang tag: 61057, 61063, 61064, 62332, 65129, 65130, 66413, 66414. A label printed with "CHINA" is attached to the bottom of the seat.
What can happen
The counter stools can break or collapse, posing fall and injury hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled counter stools and return them to any HomeGoods or Homesense store for their choice of either a full refund or store gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- TJX has received 20 reports of stools breaking in which consumers fell, including 17 reports of minor injuries.
- Sold at
- HomeGoods and Homesense stores and HomeGoods/T.J. Maxx or Marshalls combination stores nationwide from January 2021 through May 2021 for about $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled swivel counter stools?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled counter stools and return them to any HomeGoods or Homesense store for their choice of either a full refund or store gift card.
What is the hazard?
The counter stools can break or collapse, posing fall and injury hazards.
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.