TJX recalls 1,600 swivel barstools due to fall hazard

Units sold at HomeGoods, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx stores

Thomas Russell //September 11, 2018

TJX recalled barstoolWASHINGTON – TJX, the parent company of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores, has recalled about 1,600 swivel barstools due to a potential fall hazard.

The recall includes about 500 of the units sold in Canada according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The company has received four reports of the barstool breaking, including three reports of minor injuries.

Made in China, these were sold at HomeGoods, Marshalls and T.J. Maxx stores nationwide from September 2017 through December 2017 for between $100 and $130.

The recall involves TJX swivel barstools with a beige, blue or gray fabric back and seat and wooden legs. The barstools measure about 18 inches wide, 22.8 inches deep and 40.9 inches high. One of the following tag numbers is printed on the product hang tag: 081578, 081582, 081586, 081640, 081643, 081651, 081656, 081658, 081660, 527110, 527113, 527118, 527121, 527126, 527128, 533088, 726376, 726377, 726380, 726386, 726387 and 726393.

Consumers have been advised to immediately stop using the recalled barstools and return them to any HomeGoods, Marshalls or T.J. Maxx store for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact the companies at the following numbers and websites for more information: HomeGoods 800-888-0776 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.homegoods.com; Marshalls at 888-627-7245 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.marshallsonline.com and 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.