CPSC Recall in 2007: Lazy Lounger Chairs and Recliners Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods Recalled for Collapsing Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 125,000 Lounge Chairs and Recliners. The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Lounge Chairs and ReclinersUnits: About 125,000Importer/Distributor: Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.Manufacturer: Rankam Group Ltd., of ChinaHazard: The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Sold at: Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and www.dickssportinggoods.com from February 2006 to August 2007 for between $40 and $80.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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 DicksLazyLounger@rankam.com - consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.dickssportinggoods.com.  

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

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

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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