TJX Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold at Marshalls, HomeGoods and Homesense Stores
Recall 22086 · Feb 23, 2022 · Tjx
7,900
units affected
7,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22086
- Date
- Feb 23, 2022
- Company
- Tjx
- Units affected
- 7,900
- Product
- Festive Lights Hanukkah Menorahs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves resin and medium-density fiberboard ("MDF") menorahs with inserts for nine candles. The menorahs were sold in the following shapes: llama, brontosaurus, stegosaurus, T-rex, castle, rainbow, rainbow platform and emojis. The menorahs were sold with a white hangtag with an image of a blue and silver menorah and the following text: "FESTIVE LIGHTS HANUKKAH MENORAH." One of the following style numbers is printed on the label on the bottom of the menorahs: 262933, 263407, 263417, 262950, 856166, 856168, 856179, 856182, 856189, 856192, 856262, 856266.
What can happen
The resin and medium-density fiberboard ("MDF") menorahs can burn or catch fire when holding lit candles, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to any Marshalls, HomeGoods, or Homesense stores for their choice of either a full refund or a refund in the form of a store gift card. Consumers can also contact TJX for instructions to submit photographic proof of appropriate disposal to receive either a full refund or refund in the form of a store gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- TJX has received three reports in the U.S. of the menorahs burning or catching on fire when holding lit candles. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Sold at
- Marshalls, HomeGoods and Homesense stores nationwide from November 2021 through January 2022 for between $8 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled festive lights hanukkah menorahs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to any Marshalls, HomeGoods, or Homesense stores for their choice of either a full refund or a refund in the form of a store gift card. Consumers can also contact TJX for instructions to submit photographic proof of appropriate disposal to.
What is the hazard?
The resin and medium-density fiberboard ("MDF") menorahs can burn or catch fire when holding lit candles, posing a fire 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.