Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 18010 · Oct 17, 2017 · Herman Miller
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18010
- Date
- Oct 17, 2017
- Company
- Herman Miller
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Eames fiberglass rockers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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
What can happen
The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.
- Sold at
- 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).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled eames fiberglass rockers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.