Framingham-Based TJX Issues Office Chair Recall

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham-based TJX has issued a recall on office chairs sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and HomeSense stores nationwide.

The recall comes after at least a dozen instances of the back of the chair breaking or detaching from its base while a customer was seated in the chair at a store.

These reports include 10 injuries with one concussion reported, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Other injuries included contusions, strains, numbness and bruising.

Over 80,000 chairs are being recalled in total, including about 1,000 sold in Canada.

A product description from the commissions reads:

"This recall involves office chairs with a circle cushioned seat that attaches to an adjustable metal stand and five wheels. The back of the chair is a cushioned horizontal oval. The recalled office chairs were sold in white, black, gray, floral, pink, orange, navy, light blue, brown, mint and cream colors. The cushion is covered in either velvet, linen, boucle or faux leather. One of the following style numbers is printed on a hang tag attached to the product: GT646, GT646A, GT646AA, GT646AB, GT646AABO. “ANJI GUOTAI Furniture Co. Ltd.” and “Made in China” are printed on a label underneath the seat."

Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the chairs and contact TJX for instructions on how to get rid of them and receive a full refund. They can also be returned to any Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods or HomeSense store for a full refund.

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