The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18010·Announced 2017-10-17

Herman Miller Recalls Eames Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Herman Miller is recalling Eames fiberglass rocking chairs because the base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard. Nine fall reports were received, including six injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has been reported (six injuries including bumps and cuts), but no fatalities or serious injuries are stated, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products with reported injury but not meeting the threshold for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defect).

Plain-English summary

Herman Miller, Inc. is recalling Eames-branded molded fiberglass armchair rockers with model numbers beginning with RFAR. The recall involves approximately 1,600 units sold in the United States and about 190 units sold in Canada. The rockers were manufactured between May 1, 2013, and September 8, 2017, and were sold in multiple shell colors and frame finishes, with or without upholstery.

The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard. Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.

The recalled rockers were sold by Herman Miller, Design Within Reach, and authorized retailers and dealers nationwide and online from May 2013 through September 2017 for about $650 (non-upholstered) and $890 (upholstered). Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund. The manufacture date and model number are printed on a label located on the underside of the seat.

The recalled product

Product
Eames fiberglass rockers
Manufacturer
Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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