The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08292·Announced 2008-05-29

Jo-Ann Recalls Best Value Park Benches Due to Fall Hazard

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores are recalling Best Value park benches because they can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores are recalling 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 recall involves about 4,500 units.

The recalled benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the product.

The benches were sold at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $30. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Best Value Park Benches
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
4,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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