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Product recall · CPSCOctober 17, 2017Serious
Herman Miller Fiberglass Rocking Chairs
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.
Who to 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.
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- October 17, 2017
- Brand
- Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.
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).
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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