Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08292 · May 29, 2008 · Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores
4,500
units affected
4,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08292
- Date
- May 29, 2008
- Company
- Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores
- Units affected
- 4,500
- Product
- Best Value Park Benches
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled best value park benches?
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.
What is the hazard?
The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.