Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Recall Dressers and Cabinets Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children (Recall Alert)
USHerman Miller and Design Within Reach Recall Dressers and Cabinets Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children (Recall Alert)
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TranslatedThe 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).
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis recall involves Herman Miller Nelson Cabinets and Dressers and Design Within Reach Lauki Cabinets and Dressers. Product numbers can be found on a label located inside an upper drawer. The Nelson cabinets are wood veneer and have 2 doors or 3, 4, 5 or 8 drawers. They were sold in oak, walnut, ash, and santos palisander (brown). The Lauki dressers are wood veneer or lacquered MDF and have 3 or 6 drawers. They were sold in the following colors: Oak, Walnut, White, Graphite and Glacier Grey. Recalled Herman Miller Nelson cabinets PRODUCT # PRODUCT NAME DESCRIPTION RETAIL PRICE TE3400.E Nelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinet 56 x 18.5 x 41 Cabinet, 5-Drawers with 1 right door $7,800 - $16,000 TE3400.M Nelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinet 56 x 18.5 x 41 Cabinet, 5-Drawers with 1 left door $7,800 - $16,000 TE0204 Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser 67 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 8-Drawers $6,800 - $14,000 TE2167.R Nelson Thin Edge Buffet 67 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 4-Drawers with 2 right doors $8,000 - $16,000 TE2167.L Nelson Thin Edge Buffet 67 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet , 4-Drawers with 2 left doors $8,000 - $16,000 TE2100.S Nelson Thin Edge Chest 34 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 4-Drawers $4,800 - $10,000 TE2100.T Nelson Thin Edge Chest 34 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 3-Drawers $4,600 - $9,800 TE2134 Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet 34 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet with 2 doors $3,800 - $9,000 BC3440.L Nelson Basic Cabinet Series 34 x 40 40 x 18.5 x 39.5 Cabinet, 5-Drawers with door $2,815 BC3440.M Nelson Basic Cabinet Series 34 x 40 40 x 18.5 x 39.5 Cabinet, 2-Drawers over 2 doors $2,600 Recalled Lauki dressers PRODUCT # PRODUCT NAME DESCRIPTION 100144158 Lauki 32" Three Drawer Dresser Glacier Grey 100144157 Lauki 32" Three Drawer Dresser - Graphite 100144156 Lauki 32" Three Drawer Dresser - White 10006123 Lauki 47" Wide Dresser - White 100144127 Lauki 47" Six Drawer Dresser - Glacier Grey 10008841 Lauki 47" Six Drawer Dresser - 47" - Graphite 10001064 Lauki 47" Six Drawer Dresser - Oak (DISC) 10008840 Lauki 47" Six Drawer Dresser - Walnut (DISC) 100144161 Lauki 60" Six Drawer Dresser - Glacier Grey 100144160 Lauki 60" Six Drawer Dresser - Graphite 100144159 Lauki 60" Six Drawer Dresser - White
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedNelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Herman-Miller-and-Design-Within-Reach-Recall-Dressers-and-Cabinets-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Remedy-May-Be-Delayed-Due-to-COVID-19-Restrictions-Keep-Product-Away-from-Children-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Recall Dressers and Cabinets Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3_31.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Herman Miller Nelson cabinets |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4_26.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Lauki dressers |
| Hazards › Name | 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). |
| Injuries › Name | Herman Miller has received one report of a tip-over with no injuries or property damage. No other incidents have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,700 (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8824 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Mich. |
| Importers › 2 › Name | Design Within Reach Inc., of Stamford, Conn. |
| Retailers › Name | 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 Date | 2020-05-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Herman Miller Nelson Cabinets and Dressers and Design Within Reach Lauki Cabinets and Dressers. Product numbers can be found on a label located inside an upper drawer. The Nelson cabinets are wood veneer and have 2 doors or 3, 4, 5 or 8 drawers. They were sold in oak, walnut, ash, and santos palisander (brown). The Lauki dressers are wood veneer or lacquered MDF and have 3 or 6 drawers. They were sold in the following colors: Oak, Walnut, White, Graphite and Glacier Grey. Recalled Herman Miller Nelson cabinets PRODUCT # PRODUCT NAME DESCRIPTION RETAIL PRICE TE3400.E Nelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinet 56 x 18.5 x 41 Cabinet, 5-Drawers with 1 right door $7,800 - $16,000 TE3400.M Nelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinet 56 x 18.5 x 41 Cabinet, 5-Drawers with 1 left door $7,800 - $16,000 TE0204 Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser 67 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 8-Drawers $6,800 - $14,000 TE2167.R Nelson Thin Edge Buffet 67 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 4-Drawers with 2 right doors $8,000 - $16,000 TE2167.L Nelson Thin Edge Buffet 67 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet , 4-Drawers with 2 left doors $8,000 - $16,000 TE2100.S Nelson Thin Edge Chest 34 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 4-Drawers $4,800 - $10,000 TE2100.T Nelson Thin Edge Chest 34 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 3-Drawers $4,600 - $9,800 TE2134 Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet 34 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet with 2 doors $3,800 - $9,000 BC3440.L Nelson Basic Cabinet Series 34 x 40 40 x 18.5 x 39.5 Cabinet, 5-Drawers with door $2,815 BC3440.M Nelson Basic Cabinet Series 34 x 40 40 x 18.5 x 39.5 Cabinet, 2-Drawers over 2 doors $2,600 Recalled Lauki dressers PRODUCT # PRODUCT NAME DESCRIPTION 100144158 Lauki 32" Three Drawer Dresser Glacier Grey 100144157 Lauki 32" Three Drawer Dresser - Graphite 100144156 Lauki 32" Three Drawer Dresser - White 10006123 Lauki 47" Wide Dresser - White 100144127 Lauki 47" Six Drawer Dresser - Glacier Grey 10008841 Lauki 47" Six Drawer Dresser - 47" - Graphite 10001064 Lauki 47" Six Drawer Dresser - Oak (DISC) 10008840 Lauki 47" Six Drawer Dresser - Walnut (DISC) 100144161 Lauki 60" Six Drawer Dresser - Glacier Grey 100144160 Lauki 60" Six Drawer Dresser - Graphite 100144159 Lauki 60" Six Drawer Dresser - White |
| Recall Number | 20747 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2020/73065r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Email recall_info@hermanmiller.com, or go online at www.hermanmiller.com and click on “Nelson Product Recall” at the bottom of the home page or visit https://www.hermanmiller.com/customer-service/recalls/nelson-dresser-cabinet-and-buffet-recall/. For Design Within Reach Lauki products go to www.dwr.com and click on “Lauki Recall” at the bottom of the home page or visit https://www.dwr.com/recall-lauki?lang=en_US, or contact Herman Miller at 800-338-2107 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for the full refund with free pick-up. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-05-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Spain |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Recall Dressers and Cabinets Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Remedy May...?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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