Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #: 18010
Affected scope: About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich. recalled This recall involves Herman Miller's Eames-branded molded fiberglass armchair rockers wit….

Herman Miller Recalls Fiberglass Rocking Chairs Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich. in October 17, 2017. Reason: The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to…. Verify recall #18010 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard..

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agency class: October 17, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18010 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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

Reason for recall

The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18010
Date reported	October 17, 2017
Date initiated	October 17, 2017
Recalling firm	Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Mich.
Affected scope	About 1,600 (in addition, about 190 were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a f…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The rocker's base can separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers and contact Herman Miller to return the product free of cost for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 17, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18010.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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