Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-010 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 17, 2017
- Brand
- Herman Miller
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Eames fiberglass rockers
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 17, 2017
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Eames fiberglass rockers · About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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).; Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich..
Injuries or incidents reported
Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.
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.
Recall history and context
Herman Miller appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Eames fiberglass rockers (About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Herman Miller's Eames-branded molded fiberglass armchair rockers with model numbers beginning with RFAR.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 17, 2017. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.