Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2017-10-17. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,600Units
2017-10-17Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- 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
- The hazard
- The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.
- Injuries
- Herman Miller has received nine reports of consumers falling, including six resulting in injuries that included bumps and cuts.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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