Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled for Collapsing Hazard
Recall 08106 · Nov 28, 2007 · Rankam Group Ltd.
125,000
units affected
125,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08106
- Date
- Nov 28, 2007
- Company
- Rankam Group Ltd.
- Units affected
- 125,000
- Product
- Lounge Chairs and Recliners
- Product type
- Chairs, Stools & Benches
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the chairs and recliners immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lounge chairs and recliners?
Consumers should stop using the chairs and recliners immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.