CPSCNovember 28, 2007

Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's recall

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

Why was Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Lounge Chairs and Recliners
Company
Rankam Group Ltd., of China, Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Quantity
About 125,000
Sold at
Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and www.dickssportinggoods.com from February 2006 to August 2007 for between $40 and $80.
Recall date
November 28, 2007
Incidents / injuries
Dick's Sporting Goods has received 19 reports of the chairs and recliners collapsing, including 17 injuries involving lacerations and back pains.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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