The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18216·Announced 2018-09-06

TJX Recalls Swivel Barstools Due to Wood Joint Breakage and Fall Hazard

TJX is recalling swivel barstools sold at HomeGoods, Marshalls, and T.J. Maxx because wood joints can break, posing a fall hazard. Three minor injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where minor injuries have been reported, but no serious injuries or deaths are noted, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

The TJX Companies Inc. is recalling swivel barstools with beige, blue, or gray fabric backs and seats and wooden legs. The wood joints on these barstools can break, which poses a fall hazard. The firm has received four reports of the barstool breaking, including three reports of minor injuries.

The recalled barstools measure about 18 inches wide, 22.8 inches deep, and 40.9 inches high. They were sold at HomeGoods, Marshalls, and T.J. Maxx stores nationwide from September 2017 through December 2017 for between $100 and $130. Approximately 1,100 units were sold in the United States, and about 500 were sold in Canada. The product hang tag displays one of the following tag numbers: 081578, 081582, 081586, 081640, 081643, 081651, 081656, 081658, 081660, 527110, 527113, 527118, 527121, 527126, 527128, 533088, 726376, 726377, 726380, 726386, 726387, or 726393.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barstools and return them to any HomeGoods, Marshalls, or T.J. Maxx store for a full refund. Customers can contact HomeGoods at 800-888-0776, Marshalls at 888-627-7425, or T.J. Maxx at 800-926-6299 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their respective websites for customer service options.

The recalled product

Product
Swivel barstools
Manufacturer
The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
1,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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