CPSC recall 08-106, announced November 28, 2007, covers Rankam Group Lounge Chairs and Recliners (about 125,000 units). The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers. The notice cites 19 incident reports and 17 injuries. Consumers should stop using the chairs and recliners immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (866) 500-4982, go to www.dickssportinggoods.com, or email DicksLazyLounger@rankam.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- February 2006 through August 2007
- Price paid
- $40 to $80
Why it was recalled
The plastic support brackets can break and cause the chairs to collapse, posing a hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Dick's Sporting Goods has received 19 reports of the chairs and recliners collapsing, including 17 injuries involving lacerations and back pains.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the chairs and recliners immediately and contact Dick's Sporting Goods for a free repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 500-4982, go to www.dickssportinggoods.com, or email DicksLazyLounger@rankam.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rankam Group
- Manufacturer
- Rankam Group Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Recliners, Chairs & stools
- Recall number
- 08-106
- Units
- About 125,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and www.dickssportinggoods.com from February 2006 to August 2007 for between $40 and $80.
- Importer
- Dick's Sporting Goods, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Lounge Chairs and Recliners
CPSC product type: Chairs, Stools & Benches
This recall in context
Compared with the 22 recliner recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 125,000 units: the 5th-largest of 20 recliner recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,265 units.
- Brand history
- Rankam Group is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2007 to 2009. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- 19 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
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
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