The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·23135·Announced 2023-02-23

Aderes Bookcases Recalled Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

TJX is recalling about 73 Aderes bookcases that can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. Two reports of unstable bookcases have been received with no injuries 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 hazard explicitly states risk of death or serious injury to children from tip-over and entrapment, which are high-risk harms. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the potential for fatality and serious injury to a vulnerable population (children) places this in the High category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

This recall involves all Aderes bookcases sold at HomeGoods and HomeGoods/Marshalls or T.J. Maxx combination stores nationwide from October 2021 through March 2022 for about $800. The bell-shaped bookcases have a natural finish, measure 44" x 18" x 86", and have two glass cabinet doors and six drawers. The bookcases sit on four legs affixed to two boards screwed into the bottom with eight screws on each side. One of the following style numbers is printed on a hangtag: 081774, 098627, or 094831.

The recalled bookcases are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. TJX has received two reports of bookcases that were unstable and began to tip forward. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcases and contact TJX for either a full refund or a refund in the form of a store gift card and for instructions on how to receive a free pick-up of the bookcase. TJX is contacting known purchasers directly. For more information, contact HomeGoods toll-free at 888-520-1892 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at https://www.recallrtr.com/bookcases, or www.homegoods.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Aderes bookcases
Manufacturer
Furniture Source International, of College Station, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
  • tip-over
  • entrapment
  • fall-injury
Affected units
73

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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