Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled for Collapsing Hazard
Lounge Chairs and Recliners
Date of Recall
2007-11-28CPSC Release Number
08-106Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 500-4982Units
About 125,000Distributor
Dick’s Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.Manufacturer
Rankam Group Ltd., of ChinaSold By
Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide and www.dickssportinggoods.com from February 2006 to August 2007 for between $40 and $80.Problem/Hazard
The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
Dick’s Sporting Goods has received 19 reports of the chairs and recliners collapsing, including 17 injuries involving lacerations and back pains.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.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the chairs and recliners immediately and contact Dick’s Sporting Goods for a free repair kit.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 [email protected] - consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site at www.dickssportinggoods.comRecall Comments
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