CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-05-25

TJX Recalls Foldable Lounge Chairs Due to Risk of Injury; Sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Stores

16174 · Recalled 2016-05-25 · CPSC page

T.J. Maxx and Marshalls foldable lounge chair with white and blue stripe fabric
T.J. Maxx and Marshalls foldable lounge chair with white and blue stripe fabric

Description

This recall involves T.J. Maxx and Marshalls foldable weatherproof lounge chairs. The chairs are made of an acacia wood frame and striped fabric in two styles: a natural oiled wood frame with red and white stripe fabric or a white gloss frame with blue and white stripe fabric. The chairs measure about 30 inches high by 42 inches long when unfolded. The style number is printed on the hang tag attached to the chair. "MADE IN VIETNAM" is printed on a label on the bottom of the chair frames. The following chairs are being recalled: Chair Description TJ Maxx Style Number Marshalls Style Number Natural Oil Frame with Red and White Stripe Fabric 153228 009420 White Gloss Frame with Blue and White Stripe Fabric 153213 009432

Hazards

The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.

Reported injuries

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.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Foldable lounge chairsAbout 5,200

Parties

Importer
The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Made in
Vietnam
Sold at
T.J. Maxx, Marshalls during March 2016 for about $40.

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.

More images

T.J. Maxx and Marshalls foldable lounge chair with red and white stripe fabric
T.J. Maxx and Marshalls foldable lounge chair with red and white stripe fabric
Marshalls hang tag with style number
Marshalls hang tag with style number
T.J. Maxx hang tag with style number
T.J. Maxx hang tag with style number

Source: CPSC recall 16174. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.