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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 serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.

Recall image provided by CPSC
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.
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”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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