MillerKnoll is recalling about 700 Eames Desk Units (EDU) and Eames Storage Units (ESU) because the surface paint on the tan side panels contains lead levels that exceed the federal lead paint ban. These units were sold in natural and multicolor color schemes at Herman Miller and Design Within Reach stores nationwide and online between October 2020 and March 2022. MillerKnoll is contacting all known purchasers directly to offer a full refund with free pickup or a free repair kit with a replacement panel. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
The tan side panels of the desks and storage units contain lead paint, which poses a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Consumers should stop using the recalled desks and storage units immediately. Contact MillerKnoll for either a full refund and free pickup of the desks and storage units, or to receive a free repair kit that includes a replacement panel requiring a screwdriver and a needle nose plier for consumers to install. MillerKnoll is contacting all purchasers directly.
Label located on the bottom surface of the bottom panel, rear left, beneath the Herman Miller medallion.
Label located on the bottom surface of the bottom panel, rear left.
Recalled Eames Desk Unit with tan panel
Recalled Eames Storage Unit (tan panel location)
Recalled Eames Storage Units
Recalled Eames Storage Unit
Recalled Eames Storage Unit
Recalled Eames Desk Unit
Recalled Desk Unit Product Number Label Location
Example of Product Number Label for Recalled Desk and Storage Units
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response