CPSC2017-10-17
Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich.
Hazard
The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.
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).
Affected count
About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Eames fiberglass rockers
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Herman-Miller-Recalls-Fiberglass-Rocking-ChairsDon't want to check this manually?
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