Recalls / 2007-11-28

Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled for Collapsing Hazard

08106 · Recalled 2007-11-28 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the Lazy Lounger chair (Style # CEH00415), recliner (Style # CEH00320) and oversize recliner (Style # CEH00414, CEH00345, and CEH00443). Style numbers are printed on the packaging. The chairs have a mesh covering that attaches to a black or tan metal frame by a woven cord. The mesh covering is sold in: blue, orange, black, natural, burgundy, pink, white, green, red, khaki, and camouflage. A padded headrest pillow is sewn on to the mesh. Beneath the padded headrest are two tags. The first reads: "! WARNING !", followed by 9 numbered statements, and "Made in China". The second is the "Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law" tag and includes the manufacturer's Registration No: OHIO36462HK.

Hazards

The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Dick's Sporting Goods has received 19 reports of the chairs and recliners collapsing, including 17 injuries involving lacerations and back pains.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the chairs and recliners immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods for a free repair kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Lounge Chairs and Recliners		About 125,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Rankam Group Ltd.
Importer: Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Made in: China
Sold at: Dick's Sporting Goods, www.dickssportinggoods.com, $80.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Dick's Sporting Goods toll-free at (866) 500-4982 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or send an email to DicksLazyLounger@rankam.com - consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.dickssportinggoods.com

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Source: CPSC recall 08106. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.