TJX Recalls Haining Degao Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 23217 · Jun 8, 2023 · Tjx
10,850
units affected
10,850
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23217
- Date
- Jun 8, 2023
- Company
- Tjx
- Units affected
- 10,850
- Product
- Haining Degao Benches
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves benches with a cushion top and four wooden legs that screw into the bench. The cushion top was sold in navy, gray, cream, white and yellow. The bench measures 42 inches long by 15.5 inches deep by 17.5 inches tall. "HAINING DEGAO HOME FURNISHINGS CO., LTD." and "MADE IN CHINA" are printed on a label underneath the bench.
What can happen
The legs can break or detach from the recalled bench when a consumer is seated on the bench, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact TJX for instructions on how to participate in the recall and dispose of the benches from home to receive a full refund. Consumers can also return the recalled benches to any Marshalls or T.J. Maxx store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 21 reports of the legs breaking or detaching from the bench when a consumer was seated on a bench at a store, including 17 reports of injuries involving bruises, scratches and back strains.
- Sold at
- Marshalls and T.J. Maxx stores nationwide from December 2021 through March 2023 for about $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled haining degao benches?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact TJX for instructions on how to participate in the recall and dispose of the benches from home to receive a full refund. Consumers can also return the recalled benches to any Marshalls or T.J. Maxx store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The legs can break or detach from the recalled bench when a consumer is seated on the bench, 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.