RELATED: If You’re Using This in Your Home, Throw It Out Immediately. On Aug. 18, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that TJX, the parent company of HomeGoods and Homesense stores, had recalled approximately 4,300 swivel counter stools sold at the two chains, as well as HomeGoods/T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods/Marshalls stores. The affected stools, which have wooden legs and rivet trim around the seat, came in gray faux leather as well as light gray, dark gray, and blue and cream herringbone fabrics. For the latest recall news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. The stools were recalled after it was discovered that they are susceptible to breaking or collapsing, thus putting those who sit on them at risk for injury.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The recalled stools were sold between Jan. 2021 and May 2021 for approximately $130. They can be identified by the numbers 61057, 61063, 61064, 62332, 65129, 65130, 66413, or 66414 on the hanging product tag. At the time the recall was announced, TJX had received 20 reports of the stools breaking, causing those using them to fall. Among those who did, 17 had minor injuries of an unspecified nature. If you purchased the recalled stools, stop using them immediately, the CPSC notice says. The stools can be returned to a HomeGoods or Homesense store for a full refund or a gift card. If you have questions related to the recall, you can call HomeGoods at 800-888-0776 or Homesense at 855-660-4663 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. You can also visit either the HomeGoods or Homesense websites and click the Customer Service link for additional help. RELATED: If You Bought These at Dollar General, Destroy Them, Authorities Say.
