CPSC2008-09-24
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall SmartSpace Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Hazard
The chairs were sold without a warning label instructing consumers to lock the chair's legs before sitting. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chair until a warning label, instructing consumers to engage the legs in the locked position before use, has been obtained from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.
Sold at
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for about $25.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
Jo-Ann has received five reports of chairs collapsing when the legs were not locked. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
SmartSpace™ Papasan Chairs
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or send an email to guest.services@joann.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Jo-Ann-Fabric--Craft-Stores-Recall-SmartSpace-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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