Popular Retail Stores T.J. Maxx and Marshalls Face Numerous Product Recalls; Some Products Deadly to Infants
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued a public recall for nineteen items being sold among several T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls stores nationwide.
About the T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, & Marshalls Recalls
According to WTOP, the official recall was ordered Tuesday, November 26th, and may include items that were marked down during Black Friday 2019. The same particular 19 products faced similar recalls between 2014 to 2019. Despite this, TJX Companies, owners of the three retail franchises facing recalls, decided to sell the products anyway.
Approximately, 1,200 product units were immediately recalled according to the CPSC. The diversity of the items ranged drastically from baby toys to kitchen supplies. Certain products were so entirely hazardous that severe issues such as infant mortality, lacerations, or explosion were capable of happening after product use.
TJX company owners have stepped up to acknowledge the careless incident with deeply apologetic advice and solutions. They, along with the CPSC, are advising consumers to check their products for critical recall notices and to notify participating stores for a full refund, repair, or replacement item.
List of the Recalled Items
The following information was provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC):
- Inclined Sleeper Accessory for Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards Recalled by Fisher Price
- Recall Date: June 27, 2019
- Original Sale Dates: October 2014 through June 2019
- Hazard: Infant fatalities have been reported while using other inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.
- Portable Speakers Recalled by ION Audio
- Recall Date: May 21, 2019
- Original Sale Dates: March 2016 through March 2019
- Hazard: Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard.
- Rocking Sleepers Recalled by Kids II
- Recall Date: April 26, 2019
- Original Sale Dates: March2012 through April 2019
- Hazard: Infant fatalities have occurred in the Rocking Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.
- Rock ‘n Play Sleepers Recalled by Fisher-Price
- Recall Date: April 12, 2019
- Original Sale Dates: 2009 through April 2019
- Hazard: Infant fatalities have occurred in Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.
- Glass & Ceramic Drawer Knobs Recalled by TJX
- Recall Date: December 13, 2018
- Original Sale Dates: October 2015 through October 2018
- Hazard: The glass and ceramic drawer knobs can break or shatter when pulled, posing a laceration hazard.
- Bistro Chairs Recalled by Jimco
- Recall Date: September 11, 2018
- Original Sale Dates:January 2018 through June 2018
- Hazard: The chair’s seat can break, posing a fall hazard.
- Swivel Barstools Recalled by TJX
- Recall Date: September 6, 2018
- Original Sale Dates: September 2017 through December 2017
- Hazard: The wood joints on the barstool can break, posing a fall hazard.
- Children’s Cardigan Sets Recalled by Carter’s
- Recall Date: May 2, 2018
- Original Sale Dates: July 2017 through March 2018
- Hazard: The cardigan’s toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Sharper Image and Frigidaire Mandoline Slicers Recalled by Premier Kitchen
- Recall Date: May 1, 2018
- Original Sale Dates: May 2017 through April 2018
- Hazard: The small blades in the julienne slicer attachment can separate from the plastic assembly, posing a laceration hazard.
- Glass Beer Mugs Recalled by TJX
- Recall Date: July 13, 2017
- Original Sale Dates: May 2017 through June 2017
- Hazard: The glass beer mug can break if heated or used with hot liquid, posing burn and laceration hazards.
- Coffee Presses Recalled by Bradshaw International
- Recall Date: May 16, 2017
- Original Sale Dates: July 2016 through March 2017
- Hazard: The glass beakers of the coffee presses can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
- Oball Rattles Recalled by Kids II
- Recall Date: March 2, 2017
- Original Sale Dates: January 2016 through February 2017
- Hazard: The clear plastic disc on the outside of the oball rattles can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Cutlery Knives Recalled by Calphalon
- Recall Date: February 22, 2017
- Original Sale Dates: September 2008 through December 2016
- Hazard: The blade on the Contemporary Cutlery knives can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
- Self-balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by Swagway
- Recall Date: July 6, 2016
- Original Sale Dates: September 2015 through March 2016
- Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
- Foldable Lounge Chairs Recalled by TJX
- Recall Date: May 25, 2016
- Original Sale Dates: During March 2016
- Hazard: The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.
- Ivanka Trump Scarves Recalled by GBG Accessories Group
- Recall Date: April 6, 2016
- Original Sale Dates: October 2014 through January 2016
- Hazard: Women’s scarves do not meet the federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a burn risk.
- Children’s Light-Up Watches Recalled by MZB
- Recall Date: August 5, 2015
- Original Sale Dates: October 2012 through June 2015
- Hazard: The case-back of the watch can detach and expose the interior to water, posing a risk of skin irritation, redness, rashes or chemical burns.
- Foldable Wood Patio Chairs Recalled by Linon Home Décor Products
- Recall Date: March 25, 2015
- Original Sale Dates: February 2014 to February 2015
- Hazard: The chair can unexpectedly tip over when a consumer sits on the edge of the seat, posing a fall hazard.
- Gardeners Eden Light-Up Decorations Recalled by TJX
- Recall Date: March 13, 2014
- Original Sale Dates: August 2013 to September 2013
- Hazard: Exposed wiring near the battery box can lead to a short circuit, posing a fire hazard
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