TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) has issued a recall for phone chargers sold at its Marshalls and T.J. Maxx stores after federal regulators warned the devices could burst into flames. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on January 8, 2026, flagging a safety issue with Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Chargers that could rupture during normal use.
The chargers in question are those little magnetic power banks that snap onto the back of compatible phones for convenient charging on the go. According to regulators, these particular models pose fire and burn hazards serious enough to warrant pulling them from circulation entirely.
What's Being Recalled
The recall covers Isla Rae branded magnetic wireless chargers sold at Marshalls and T.J. Maxx locations across the country from June 2024 through November 2025. The devices came in white, pink, and purple colors and retailed for about $15 each. You can identify the recalled models by looking for the code "RM5PBM" printed on the side near the "5000 mAh 3.7V" marking.
About 13,200 units were sold in the United States, with another 7,000 sold in Canada. The chargers were imported by Hello to Green, operating as Press Play Products out of Bell, California, and manufactured in China. No injuries or incidents have been reported yet, which is good news considering how many units made it into customers' hands.
What You Should Do
If you bought one of these chargers, stop using it immediately. TJX has set up an online recall portal where you can register for a refund and get return instructions. After you've registered, you'll need to dispose of the power bank properly, which brings us to an important point about battery safety.
Don't Just Toss It
The safety commission is emphatic about this: do not throw recalled lithium-ion devices in your regular household trash. That goes for curbside recycling bins and those battery drop boxes at retail stores too. Lithium-ion batteries require special handling, and many cities maintain household hazardous waste collection sites specifically for this purpose. Check with your local waste management authority to find the proper disposal location in your area.
Market Impact
On the same day as the recall announcement, UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained a Buy rating on TJX and actually raised his price target from $181 to $193. The recall itself appears to be a relatively minor issue in the grand scheme of TJX's operations.
TJX shares traded down just 0.06% at $157.00 during premarket trading on Tuesday, hovering close to the stock's 52-week high of $159.47. The minimal price movement suggests investors view this as a standard product safety issue rather than something that will materially impact the retailer's business.
