TJX Recalls Foldable Lounge Chairs Due to Risk of Injury; Sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores
Recall 16174 · May 25, 2016 · Tjx
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16174
- Date
- May 25, 2016
- Company
- Tjx
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- Foldable lounge chairs
- Product type
- Beach Chairs or Folding Chairs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves T.J. Maxx and Marshalls foldable weatherproof lounge chairs. The chairs are made of an acacia wood frame and striped fabric in two styles: a natural oiled wood frame with red and white stripe fabric or a white gloss frame with blue and white stripe fabric. The chairs measure about 30 inches high by 42 inches long when unfolded. The style number is printed on the hang tag attached to the chair. "MADE IN VIETNAM" is printed on a label on the bottom of the chair frames. The following chairs are being recalled: Chair Description TJ Maxx Style Number Marshalls Style Number Natural Oil Frame with Red and White Stripe Fabric 153228 009420 White Gloss Frame with Blue and White Stripe Fabric 153213 009432
What can happen
The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled foldable chairs and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- TJX has received 15 reports of injuries from collapsing chairs. Injuries included back and tailbone injuries, one report of a fractured finger, three reports of stitches to fingers and reports of cut, bruised or swollen fingers.
- Sold at
- T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide during March 2016 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled foldable lounge chairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled foldable chairs and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury 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.