Recalls / 2017-10-17

Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

18010 · Recalled 2017-10-17 · CPSC page

Herman Miller’s Eames molded fiberglass armchair non-upholstered rocker

Description

This recall involves Herman Miller's Eames-branded molded fiberglass armchair rockers with model numbers beginning with RFAR. The rockers were sold in multiple shell colors and frame finishes, and with or without upholstery. The upholstered rockers measure about 25.25 by 25.5 by 27 inches and the non-upholstered about 25 by 25.5 by 27 inches. Recalled rockers were manufactured from May 1, 2013 through September 8, 2017. The manufacture date in MM/DD/YYYY format and the model number are printed on a label located on the underside of the seat. The Herman Miller, the Eames Office and the Eames signature logos are molded into the underside of the seat

Hazards

The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.

Reported injuries

Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Eames fiberglass rockers		About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Herman Miller, Design Within Reach, Herman Miller's authorized retailers, dealers nationwide, online at http://store.hermanmiller.com, www.dwr.com, $890 (upholstered).

Consumer contact

Herman Miller online at www.hermanmiller.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page, email at recall_info@hermanmiller.com or toll-free at 866-866-3124 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.

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Herman Miller’s Eames molded fiberglass armchair upholstered rocker

Source: CPSC recall 18010. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.