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Home & Furniture/Living Room

Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 17, 2017
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Summary

Herman Miller is recalling about 1,600 Eames-branded molded fiberglass armchair rockers because the rocking base can separate from the seat shell during use. The recall involves rockers manufactured between May 1, 2013, and September 8, 2017, which were sold in various colors and frame finishes, both with and without upholstery. There have been nine reports of the base separating, resulting in six injuries such as bumps and cuts. Consumers should immediately stop using these rockers and contact Herman Miller for a full refund.

Risk

The rocking base can unexpectedly detach from the seat, causing the chair to collapse and the occupant to fall. This defect has already resulted in several reported injuries, including bumps and cuts from falls.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Eames molded fiberglass armchair rockers.
  2. Check the underside of your chair's seat for a label containing the manufacture date and model number to see if it is affected. Recalled rockers have model numbers beginning with 'RFAR' and manufacture dates between 05/01/2013 and 09/08/2017.
  3. Verify the chair's authenticity by looking for the Herman Miller, Eames Office, and Eames signature logos molded directly into the underside of the seat.
  4. Contact Herman Miller to arrange for the free return of the rocker and to receive a full refund of the purchase price.
  5. Reach Herman Miller toll-free at 866-866-3124 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall_info@hermanmiller.com, or visit www.hermanmiller.com and click on 'Recall Information' at the bottom of the page.
  6. For additional questions, you can contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair Rocker (Non-upholstered)
Model:
RFAR
Date Ranges: Sold May 2013 - September 2017
Product: Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair Rocker (Upholstered)
Model:
RFAR
Date Ranges: Sold May 2013 - September 2017

Product Images

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

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

Herman Miller’s Eames molded fiberglass armchair upholstered rocker

Herman Miller’s Eames molded fiberglass armchair upholstered rocker

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 18010
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich.
Sold By: 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).
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
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.
Agency Last Updated: October 17, 2017

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