Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 18010. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.
CPSC recall 18010 has the recall date 17 Oct 2017. The notice names the firm Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich. The recall has about 1,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,600 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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 |
| Product | Eames fiberglass rockers, About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada) |
| 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). |
| Manufacturer | Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,600Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls on the register that name Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18010. https://recallregister.com/product/8157-herman-miller-recalls-fiberglass-rocking-chairs-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18010 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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).
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18010?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18010?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada)