RECALL WARNING
TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls customers warned after stores sold items linked to baby deaths AFTER they were recalled
TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls customers have been warned after the stores were found to have sold products linked to baby deaths AFTER they were recalled.
Federal investigators revealed this week that as many as 1,200 shoppers may have bought 19 potentially hazardous items that were still on sale when they should have been pulled from shelves.
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The warning was issued on Tuesday after it was found that the stores - owned by TJX Companies - had continued selling the blacklisted products, recalled between 2014 and this year.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published of the recalled goods - which includes infant sleepers, children's rattles and kitchen utensils.
"Consumers 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," the CPSC warned.
One of the items, the Kids II rocking sleeper, was still on sale despite being recalled in April after five infant deaths were reported, according to .
'INFANT FATALITIES'
The safety watchdog said of that product: "Infant fatalities have occurred in the Rocking Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach while unrestrained, or under other circumstances."
Infant deaths were also linked to another cradle, the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper, which had too been recalled in April but was still on sale, according to the CPSC.
A scarf endorsed by President Donald Trump's ex-wife Ivanka was also recalled over flammability fears.
Of the 19 recalled items, the commission added: "Hazards include infant fatalities, fire, burn, choking, fall, laceration, skin irritation, explosion or other injuries depending on the product."
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'DEEP REGRET'
A spokesperson for TJX Companies told The Sun on Thursday: "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."
Concerned customers are asked to visit the or contact TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls.
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T.J. Maxx can be reached at 800-926-6299 from 9am to 6p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
Marshalls can be contacted toll-free at 888-627-7425 from 9am to 6pm ET, Monday through Friday or online at and click on Contact Us at the bottom of the page.
And HomeGoods can be reached at 800-888-0776 from 9am to 6pm ET, Monday through Friday or online at and click on Customer Service at the bottom of the page.
Recall warning: The full list of recalled items found to have been on sale at some TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls stores
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: March 2012 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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