The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·21127·Announced 2021-05-05

TJX Recalls Outdoor Wooden Folding Chairs Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

TJX is recalling about 92,000 outdoor wooden folding chairs because they can break or collapse, posing fall and injury hazards.

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 where injury has been reported (15 reports of falls resulting in minor injuries), but no serious injuries or deaths are mentioned, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products with reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

The TJX Companies Inc. is recalling about 92,000 outdoor wooden folding chairs with armrests and an oil stain finish. Some chairs were labeled with "Nautica" on the hang tag and may be stamped "MADE IN VIETNAM." The chairs measure approximately 22.5 inches long, 21 inches wide, and 35 inches tall, featuring a back with 8 slats and a seat with 7 slats.

The chairs are being recalled because they can break, posing fall and injury hazards to the user. TJX has received 18 reports of the chairs breaking or collapsing, including 15 reports of falls that resulted in minor injuries such as back and neck injuries and lacerations.

The chairs were sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, and Sierra stores nationwide and online at tjmaxx.com and sierra.com from June 2018 through January 2021 for about $30. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact TJX for instructions on how to participate in the recall and receive a full refund. Alternatively, consumers can return the chairs to any T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, or HomeGoods store for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Outdoor wooden folding chairs
Manufacturer
The TJX Companies Inc., Framingham, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
92,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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