Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard

Falls

The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Units: About 4,500
Reports: —
Injuries: —
Deaths: 0
Price: $30
Remedy: See notice

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Affected

This recall involves Best Value park benches with a green metal frame and wooden slats. The benches measure 50 inches long by 22 inches wide by 30 inches high.

The file

Sold at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $30.
Product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
Made in: Taiwan
Recalled by: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio

Incident log

None reported.

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled park benches and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft store for a full refund.

For more information, contact Jo-Ann Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at guest.services@joann.com. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.com

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated MAY 29 2008; last revised FEB 10 2015.