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MillerKnoll Recalls Desk and Storage Units Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 23-701 · October 6, 2022 · MillerKnoll

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled desks and storage units immediately. Contact MillerKnoll for either a full refund and free pickup of the desks and storage units, or to receive a free repair kit that includes a replacement panel requiring a screwdriver and a needle nose plier for consumers to install. MillerKnoll is contacting all purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-701 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 6, 2022
Brand
MillerKnoll
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units
Hazard
Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
Remedy
Refund, Repair
Units
About 700
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
October 6, 2022

What was recalled

This recall involves Eames Storage Units (ESU) and Eames Desk Units (EDU). The units are made from wood and steel joined with metal fasteners. They were sold in two color schemes: natural color that includes tan, gray, white and black panels; and multicolor that includes tan, white, black, red, yellow and blue panels. The product number is printed on the label located on the bottom surface of the bottom panel, rear left of the Eames Storage Units (ESU) and Eames Desk Units (EDU) beneath the black Herman Miller medallion. The SKU number may appear on consumers' product order confirmation. The violative tan panel is utilized in the following desks and storage units: Recalled Eames Storage/Desk Units Product Number SKU Number Tan Panel Description ESU150.ZCNC 294867 (1 high, 1 wide, zinc base, natural color) ESU150.BUNC 100074719 (1 high, 1 wide, black base, natural color) ESU100.ZCNC 281409 (1 high, 2 wide, zinc base, natural color) ESU100.BUNC 9046102 (1 high, 2 wide, black base, natural color) ESU100.ZCW9 194907 (1 high, 2 wide, zinc base, multicolor) ESU100.BUW9 100074720 (1 high, 2 wide, black base, multicolor) ESU201.ZCNC 294874 (2 wide, 2 high, zinc base, natural color) ESU201.ZCW9 100061150 (2 wide, 2 high, zinc base, multicolor) ESU201.BUNC 100074335 (2 wide, 2 high, black base, natural color) ESU201.BUW9 100074551 (2 wide, 2 high, black base, multicolor) ESU230.ZCNC 194891 (2 wide, 2 high, doors, zinc base, natural color) ESU230.ZCW9 277310 (2 wide, 2 high, doors, zinc base, multicolor) ESU230.BUNC 9046157 (2 wide, 2 high, doors, black base, natural color) ESU230.BUW9 100074331 (2 wide, 2 high, doors, black base, multicolor) ESU420.ZCNC 194877 (2 wide, 4 high, zinc base, natural color) ESU420.ZCW9 100158166 (2 wide, 4 high, zinc base, multicolor) ESU420.BU.NC 100159933 (2 wide, 4 high, black base, natural color) ESU420.BU.W9 10074559 (2 wide, 4 high, black base, multicolor) EDU10.ZC.NC 100074538 (open storage, zinc frame, natural color) EDU10.BU.NC 100074316 (open storage, black frame, natural color)

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units · About 700 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Herman Miller and Design Within Reach stores nationwide and online at store.hermanmiller.com, dwr.com and other websites from October 2020 through March 2022 for between $800 and $4,000.; MillerKnoll Inc., formerly known as Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Michigan.

Consumer contact

MillerKnoll at 800-338-2107 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall_info@hermanmiller.com, or online at https://www.hermanmiller.com/customer-service/recalls/eames-desks-and-storage-units or www.hermanmiller.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Recall history and context

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 Desk Units and Eames Storage Units (About 700 units). This recall involves Eames Storage Units (ESU) and Eames Desk Units (EDU).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the recalled desks and storage units immediately. Contact MillerKnoll for either a full refund and free pickup of the desks and storage units, or to receive a free repair kit that includes a replacement panel requiring a screwdriver and a needle nose plier for consumers to install. MillerKnoll is contacting all purchasers directly.

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