CPSC2016-05-25
TJX Recalls Foldable Lounge Chairs Due to Risk of Injury; Sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores
The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Hazard
The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled foldable chairs and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund.
Sold at
T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide during March 2016 for about $40.
Affected count
About 5,200
Injuries reported
TJX has received 15 reports of injuries from collapsing chairs. Injuries included back and tailbone injuries, one report of a fractured finger, three reports of stitches to fingers and reports of cut, bruised or swollen fingers.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Foldable lounge chairs
Consumer contact
T.J. Maxx at 800-926-6299 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tjmaxx.com then click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page or Marshalls toll-free at 888-627-7425 or online at www.marshallsonline.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/TJX-Recalls-Foldable-Lounge-ChairsDon't want to check this manually?
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