Wednesday, December 03, 2008

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

Released: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 by CPSC

Nov

28

2007
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.

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Recall Details

Product

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.

Hazards

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

Incidents

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

Remedy

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


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