Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard

The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 08292
Affected scope: About 4,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio recalled This recall involves Best Value park benches with a green metal frame and wooden slats. T….

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores Recall Outdoor Benches Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio in May 29, 2008. Reason: The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled park benches and return the product …. Verify recall #08292 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers..

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agency class: May 29, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08292 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08292
Date reported	May 29, 2008
Date initiated	May 29, 2008
Recalling firm	Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio
Affected scope	About 4,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled park benches and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft s…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio. Units affected: About 4,500.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 29, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08292.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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