Jo-Ann Stores Best Value Park Benches

Description: Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2008 Release #08-292 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 739-4120 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Best Value Park Benches Units: About 4,500 Distributor: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio Hazard: The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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. Sold at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008 for about $30. Manufactured in: Taiwan Remedy: 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. Consumer Contact: 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 [email protected]. Consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site at www.joann.com [Learn More]