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CPSC recall · Reported October 6, 2022

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

The surface paint on the tan side panels of the desks and storage units contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is tox…

Recall #
23701
Affected scope
About 700
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MillerKnoll Inc., formerly known as Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Michigan recalled This recall involves Eames Storage Units (ESU) and Eames Desk Units (EDU). The units are ….

MillerKnoll Recalls Desk and Storage Units Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban… was recalled by MillerKnoll Inc., formerly known as Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Michigan in October 6, 2022. Reason: The surface paint on the tan side panels of the desks and storage units contains levels of lead that exceed t…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled desks and storage units immediately. Contact Mil…. Verify recall #23701 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

MillerKnoll Inc., formerly known as Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Michigan issued this CPSC recall-The surface paint on the tan side panels of the desks and storage units contains levels of lead that exceed t….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23701 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.

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Product description

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)

Reason for recall

The surface paint on the tan side panels of the desks and storage units contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy, what to do

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.

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 23701
Date reported October 6, 2022
Date initiated October 6, 2022
Recalling firm MillerKnoll Inc., formerly known as Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Michigan
Affected scope About 700
Distribution Not disclosed
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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 stop using the recalled desks and storage units immediately. Contact MillerKnoll for either a full refund and fr…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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). Recalled by MillerKnoll Inc., formerly known as Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Michigan. Units affected: About 700.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The surface paint on the tan side panels of the desks and storage units contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 6, 2022. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23701.
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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