Product Recall Number: 18-010
Why was Eames fiberglass rockers recalled?
The rocker’s base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-010
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-10-17
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Eames fiberglass rockers
Description: 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
Hazard Description: The rocker’s base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.
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).
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed