Lounge Chairs and Recliners

Date

Nov. 28, 2007

Manufacturer

Rankam Group Ltd., of China

CPSC title

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

Products

Lounge Chairs and Recliners

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.

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

About 125,000

Injuries reported

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

Sold at

Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and www.dickssportinggoods.com from February 2006 to August 2007 for between $40 and $80.

Made in

China

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

Importer

Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Recall number

08106

What should I do? Something you own was recalled. What now?

Source: CPSC · Consumer product record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.