Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-10-17). Hazards: fall. About 1,600 units in the US and 190 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18010 |
| Published | 2017-10-17 |
| Last updated | 2017-10-17 |
| Products | Eames fiberglass rockers |
| Firm named in the title | Herman Miller |
| Firms | Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,600 |
| Units (Canada) | 190 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Herman Miller, Design Within Reach and Herman Miller's authorized retailers and dealers nationwide and online at http://store.hermanmiller.com and www.dwr.com from May 2013 through September 2017 for about $650 (non-upholstered) and $890 (upholstered). |
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
Hazard
The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.
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