CPSC recall 16-174, announced May 25, 2016, covers TJX Foldable lounge chairs (about 5,200 units). The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard. The notice cites 15 incident reports and 15 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled foldable chairs and return them to any T.J. Recall contact: call 800-926-6299 or 888-627-7425, or go to www.tjmaxx.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"MADE IN VIETNAM" is printed on a label on the bottom of the chair frames.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the hang tag attached to the chair
anda label on the bottom of the chair frames
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- March 2016
- Price paid
- $40
Why it was recalled
The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-926-6299 or 888-627-7425, or go to www.tjmaxx.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- TJX
- Product type
- Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 16-174
- Units
- About 5,200
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Importer
- The TJX Companies Inc., of Framingham, Mass.
Foldable lounge chairs
CPSC product type: Beach Chairs or Folding Chairs
This recall in context
Compared with the 129 chair recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 5,200 units: the 68th-largest of 119 chair recalls that state a unit count. The median is 7,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 86 of 129 chair recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 41 of 129 chair recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- TJX is named in 9 CPSC notices in this index, from 2011 to 2024. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: TJX Emma's Garden® Polka-Dot girls' dresses (11-249, Jun 2011). 5 of them are chair recalls.
- Time on sale
- 1 month. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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