HOUSTON – Budget retailers T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods sold 19 different recalled products after they were recalled between 2014 and 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced this week.
The recall involves about 1,200 units of recalled products – from rocking sleepers to speakers. In the case of the infant sleepers involved in the recall, multiple children have died in cases linked to the products’ use.
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The CPSC and TJX Companies Inc. advised that people should stop using the recalled products immediately and contact the recalling firms to receive the remedy listed in the recall, which is either a refund, replacement or repair.
TJX said in a statement issued to one news outlet:
“At TJX, product safety is very important to us. We deeply regret that in some instances, recalled products were not properly removed from our sales floors despite the recall processes that we had in place. We are taking appropriate steps to strengthen these processes moving forward. We apologize to our customers and encourage anyone who believes they may have one of these products to participate in the recall."
The CPSC advises consumers to contact the recalling companies listed below directly. Go to the “Recall Details” section for the remedy. T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods can be reached as follows:
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 Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
Marshalls at 888-627-7425 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.marshalls.com and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
HomeGoods at 800-888-0776 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.homegoods.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page.
Here are the products:
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 19-151)
Contact: Fisher-Price online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or at 800-432-5437 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 19-124)
Contact: ION Audio toll-free at 833-682-0371 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ionaudio.com and click on recalls located at the top of the page.
Rocking Sleepers Recalled by Kids II
Recall Date: April 26, 2019
Original Sale Dates: March 2012 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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 19-112)
Contact: Kids II toll-free at 866-869-7954 from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.kids2.com and click on “IMPORTANT RECALL INFORMATION”.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 19-105)
Contact: Fisher-Price online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or toll-free at 866-812-6518 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 19-050)
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 and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page. Marshalls toll-free at 888-627-7425 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.marshalls.com and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page. HomeGoods at 800-888-0776 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.homegoods.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 18-219)
Contact: Jimco Lamp & Manufacturing Company at 800-643-0092 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://jimcolamp.com/ and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 18-216)
Contact: HomeGoods at 800-888-0776 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.homegoods.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page. Marshalls toll-free at 888-627-7425 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.marshalls.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page. 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 Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 18-148)
Contact: Carter’s Consumer Affairs department at 800-692-4674 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carters.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 18-147)
Contact: Premier Kitchen Products at 800-304-4035 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@pkpny.com or online at www.pkp-recall.com.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 17-187)
Contact: HomeGoods at 800-888-0776 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.homegoods.com and click on Product Info/Recalls at the bottom of the page.
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.
Remedy: Replace (see Press Release #: 17-153)
Contact: Bradshaw International toll-free at 877-614-9571 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.bradshawintl.com and click on Recalls.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 17-104)
Contact: Kids II toll-free at 800-230-8190 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.kidsii.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page.
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.
Remedy: Replace (see Press Release #: 17-092)
Contact: Calphalon at 800-809-7267 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.calphalon.com and click on Customer Support at the bottom of the page.
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.
Remedy: Repair (see Press Release #: 16-211)
Contact: Swagway toll-free at 844-299-0625 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://swagway.com and click on Product Recall.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 16-174)
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.marshalls.com and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page.
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.
Remedy: Refund (Press Release #: 16-136)
Contact: Contact: GBG Accessories Group toll-free at 888-771-9047 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or via email at IvankaTrumpRecall@globalbrandsgroup.com for more information.
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.
Remedy: MZB is no longer in business. TJX is offering a full refund to consumers with recalled watches purchased at T.J. Maxx or Marshalls stores. (Press Release #: 15-207)
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 Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
Marshalls at 888-627-7425 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or online at www.marshalls.com and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
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.
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 15-103)
Contact: Linon Home Décor Products at 800-262-1852 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.linon.com and click on the Contact Us link for more information.
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
Remedy: Refund (see Press Release #: 14-131)
Contact: TJX 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 and at www.marshalls.com and www.homegoods.com, then click on Product Info/Recalls at the bottom of the page.