Eames fiberglass rockers recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

October 17, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

18010

Brand / firm

Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich.

Sold / distributed

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).

Why it was recalled

The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

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

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.