CPSC recall · Reported February 23, 2023
TJX Recalls Bookcases Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Imported by Furniture Source International; Sold at HomeGoods
The recalled bookcases are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
The Tjx Companies, Inc., of Framingham, Mass. recalled This recall involves all Aderes bookcases. The bell-shaped bookcases have a natural finis….
TJX Recalls Bookcases Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Imported by Furniture Sourc… was recalled by The Tjx Companies, Inc., of Framingham, Mass. in February 23, 2023. Reason: The recalled bookcases are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapm…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcases and contact TJX for either…. Verify recall #23135 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Tjx Companies, Inc., of Framingham, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled bookcases are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapm….
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- agency class
- February 23, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23135 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves all Aderes bookcases. The bell-shaped bookcases have a natural finish, measure 44" x 18" x 86" and have two glass cabinet doors and six drawers. The bookcase sits on top of four legs that are affixed to two boards that are screwed into the bottom of the bookcase with eight screws on each side. The bookcases were sold with a furniture tip restraint kit. The bookcase was sold as a display cabinet and one of the following style numbers is printed on a hangtag attached to the product: 081774, 098627, and 094831.
Reason for recall
The recalled bookcases are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcases and contact TJX for either a full refund or a refund in the form of store gift card and for instructions on how to receive a free pick-up of the bookcase. TJX is contacting known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23135 |
| Date reported | February 23, 2023 |
| Date initiated | February 23, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | The Tjx Companies, Inc., of Framingham, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 73 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bookcases and contact TJX for either a full refund or a refund in the form o…
- Check the recall number (23135) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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