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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 24, 2008Serious

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall SmartSpace Chairs

The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.

What’s wrong

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.

The Recall Registry rates this seriousFall risk.

What it looks like

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Recalled Chair
Recalled Chair

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What to do

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.

Who to 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

The product

This recall involves the SmartSpace™ Papasan chair. The silver metal frame chair has a circular fabric seat that sits on a 10-inch-tall base. The fabric seat used with the papasan chairs were sold in purple, pacific, lime yellow and gray. A hangtag on the chair reads "Smartspace Papasan Chair - 1 piece."

Details

Units affected
About 6,000
Recall date
September 24, 2008
Brand
Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Injuries reported
None reported
What has been reported
Jo-Ann has received five reports of chairs collapsing when the legs were not locked. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from June 2008 through September 2008 for about $25.

The official notice

This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.

Their exact wording: Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall SmartSpace Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

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