With the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issuing a number of recalls for unsafe items that could potentially cause harm to consumers, some retailers are not eliminating them from their stores. T.J. Maxx (TJX), Marshalls, and HomeGoods failed to remove the following products from their store shelves, prompting a recall of 19 items that could cause infant fatalities, fires, burning, choking, falls, lacerations, skin irritations, explosions, or other injuries .

The recall affects about 1,200 units that were recalled between 2014 and 2019. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled products immediately and contact the recalling companies to receive a remedy for the item, which may include a refund, repair, or replacement.

The recalled products include:

  • Fisher-Price Inclined Sleeper Accessory for Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards: The inclined sleepers were sold from October 2014 to June 2019, and were recalled because they may cause infant fatalities. Fisher-Price is offering a refund on the product. The company can be contacted at 1-800-432-5437, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. ET or online at www.service.mattel.com by clicking on Recalls & Safety Alerts.
  • ION Audio Portable Speakers: The speakers were sold from March 2016 to March 2019, and were recalled because hydrogen gas can leak from the battery when charging, causing the speaker to explode. The company is offering a refund on the product. ION Audio can be contacted at 1-833-682-0371, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET or online at www.ionaudio.com by clicking on Recalls located at the bottom of the page.
  • Kids II Rocking Sleepers: The sleepers were sold from March 2021 to April 2019, and were recalled because they may cause infant fatalities. The company is offering a refund on the product. Kids II can be contacted at 1-866-869-7954, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or online at www.kids2.com by clicking on Important Recall Information.
  • Fisher-Price Rock ‘n’ Play Sleepers: The sleepers were sold from 2009 to April 2019, and were recalled because they may cause infant fatalities. The company is offering a refund on the product. Fisher-Price can be contacted at 1-866-812-6518, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or online at www.service.mattel.com by clicking on Recalls & Safety Alerts.
  • TJX Glass & Ceramic Drawer Knobs: The knobs were sold from October 2015 to October 2018, and were recalled because they can break or shatter when pulled, causing lacerations. The company is offering a refund on the product. See the information below on how to contact T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, where the product was sold.
  • Jimco Bistro Chairs: The chairs were sold from January 2018 to June 2018, and were recalled because the seat can break, causing a fall hazard. The company is offering a refund on the product. Jimco can be contacted at 1-800-643-0092, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or online at http://jimcolamp.com by clicking on Recall Information at the bottom of the page.
  • TJX Swivel Barstools: The barstools were sold from September 2017 to December 2017, and were recalled because the wood joints can break, posing a fall hazard. The company is issuing a refund on the product. See the information below on how to contact T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, where the product was sold.
  • Carter’s Children’s Cardigan Sets: The cardigan sets were sold from July 2017 to March 2018, and were recalled because the toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The company is offering a refund on the set. Carter’s Consumer Affairs can be contacted at 1-800-692-4674, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or online at www.carters.com by clicking on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page.
  • Premier Kitchen Sharper Image and Frigidaire Mandoline Slicers: The slicers were sold from May 2017 to April 2018, and were recalled because the julienne slicer attachment can separate from the plastic assembly, causing a laceration. The company is offering a refund on the product. Premier Kitchen Products can be contacted at 1-800-304-4035, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or by email at recall@pkpny.com or online at www.pkp-recall.com.
  • TJX Glass Beer Mugs: The mugs were sold from May 2017 to June 2017, and were recalled because if heated or used with hot liquids, they can cause burns or lacerations. The company is offering a refund. See the information below on how to contact HomeGoods.
  • Bradshaw International Coffee Presses: The coffee presses were sold from July 2016 to March 2017, and were recalled because the glass beakers can break during normal use, causing a laceration. The company is offering a replacement. Bradshaw International can be contacted at 1-877-614-9571, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or online at www.bradshawintl.com by clicking on Recalls.
  • Kids II Oball Rattles: The rattles were sold from January 2016 to February 2017, and were recalled because the clear plastic disc on the outside of the rattles can break, releasing beads, which could cause a choking hazard to young children. The company is offering a refund. Kids II can be contacted at 1-800-230-8190, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or online at kidsii.com by clicking on Recalls at the bottom of the page.
  • Calphalon Cutlery Knives: The knives were sold from September 2008 to December 2016, and were recalled because the blade on the knives can break during use, causing lacerations. The company is offering a replacement. Calphalon can be contacted at 1-800-809-7267, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or online at www.calphalon.com by clicking on Customer Support at the bottom of the page.
  • Swagway Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards: The scooters/hoverboards were sold from September 2015 to March 2016, and were recalled because the lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, causing smoking, fires, or explosions. The company is offering a repair. Swagway can be contacted at 1-844-299-0625, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. CT or online at https://swagway.com by clicking on Product Recall.
  • TJX Foldable Lounge Chairs: The chairs were sold during March 2016, and were recalled because they can collapse unexpectedly, causing a fall or injury. The company is offering a refund. See the information below on how to contact T.J. Maxx or Marshalls, where the chairs were sold.
  • GBG Accessories Group Ivanka Trump Scarves: The scarves were sold from October 2014 to January 2016, and were recalled because they do not meet the federal flammability standard for clothing textiles, which could cause a burn risk. The company is offering a refund. GBG Accessories can be contacted at 1-888-771-0947, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or by email at IvankaTrumpRecall@globalbrandsgroup.com.
  • MZB Children’s Light-Up Watches: The watches were sold from October 2012 to June 2015, and were recalled because the case-back can detach and expose the interior to water, causing skin irritation, redness, rash, or chemical burns. MZB is no longer in business, so TJX is offering a full refund to consumers that purchased the watch at T.J. Maxx or Marshalls. See below information on how to contact T.J. Maxx or Marshalls, where the watches were sold.
  • Linon Home Décor Products Foldable Wood Patio Chairs: The chairs were sold from February 2014 to February 2015, and were recalled because they can unexpectedly tip over when a consumer sits on the edge of the seat, causing a fall. The company is offering a refund. Linon Home Décor Product can be contacted at 1-800-262-1852, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or online at www.linon.com by clicking on the Contact Us.
  • TJX Gardeners Eden Light-Up Decorations: The decorations were sold from August 2013 to September 2013, and were recalled because exposed wiring near the battery box can lead to a short circuit, causing a fire. The company is offering a refund. See below information on how to contact T.J. Maxx or Marshalls, where the product was sold.

Questions about these recalls can be directed to T.J. Maxx at 1-800-926-6299, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or online at www.tjmaxx.com by clicking on Contact Us at the bottom of the page. Marshalls can be contacted at 1-888-627-7425, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 pm. ET or online at www.marshalls.com by clicking on Contact Us at the bottom of the page. HomeGoods can be contacted at 1-800-888-0776, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or online at www.homegoods.com by clicking on Customer Service at the bottom of the page.

Shares of TJX Companies stock was up 1.09% as of 2:48 p.m. EST on Wednesday.

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A view of the sign outside the TJ Maxx store in Westminster, Colorado, Feb. 26, 2014. Reuters/Rick Wilking
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