Herman Miller Inc. 2020-05-21 Tools serious CPSC
Tools · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-20747
Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets Recall
Issued May 21, 2020 · Herman Miller Inc. · 2,700,120 units affected
In May 2020, Herman Miller Inc. recalled the Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets, a serious tools recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The recalled dressers and cabinets are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chests do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-19).
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Herman Miller Inc. to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): Consumers should immediately stop using this or any recalled chest or cabinet if not properly anchored to the wall, place it in an area that children cannot access and contact Herman Miller to receive a full refund with free pick-up of the chest. Herman Miller is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall details
- Brand
- Herman Miller Inc.
- Category
- Tools
- Recall date
- May 21, 2020
- Units affected
- 2,700,120
- Sold at
- Nelson units were sold at the Herman Miller NY store, Design Within Reach stores nationwide, online at hermanmiller.com and dwr.com, and through wholesale dealers. Lauki units were sold at Design Within Reach stores nationwide and online at dwr.com. All of the products were sold from September 2010 through January 2020 for between $2,600 and $16,000.
- Recall number
- CPSC-20747
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Herman Miller Inc. has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 96 Tools recalls in our database.
- 2,700,120 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 49 US households.
- This is the 15th Tools recall we've logged in 2020.