TJX Recalls Haining Degao Benches Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 23217 · announced June 8, 2023 · The Tjx · 10,850 units affected
The product
This recall involves benches with a cushion top and four wooden legs that screw into the bench. The cushion top was sold in navy, gray, cream, white and yellow. The bench measures 42 inches long by 15.5 inches deep by 17.5 inches tall. "HAINING DEGAO HOME FURNISHINGS CO., LTD." and "MADE IN CHINA" are printed on a label underneath the bench.
The hazard
The legs can break or detach from the recalled bench when a consumer is seated on the bench, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact TJX for instructions on how to participate in the recall and dispose of the benches from home to receive a full refund. Consumers can also return the recalled benches to any Marshalls or T.J. Maxx store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 21 reports of the legs breaking or detaching from the bench when a consumer was seated on a bench at a store, including 17 reports of injuries involving bruises, scratches and back strains.
Sold at: Marshalls and T.J. Maxx stores nationwide from December 2021 through March 2023 for about $130.
Consumer contact: TJX toll-free at 833-408-0502 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/fabricbench for more information; Marshalls at https://www.marshalls.com/us/store/jump/topic/Product-Recalls/2400019 or www.marshalls.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page; T.J. Maxx at https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/jump/topic/find-help/our-product-/2400009#productrecalls or www.tjmaxx.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.