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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 2,700 (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada) units
Furniture Recall No. 20-747 Published May 21, 2020

Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets

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). 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 o from September 2010 – January 2020 for $2,600 to $16,000.

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Recalled Herman Miller Nelson cabinets
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Recalled Herman Miller Nelson cabinets

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Why it was recalled

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).

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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

Herman Miller has received one report of a tip-over with no injuries or property damage. No other incidents have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 2,700 (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)
Made inUnited States
Sold atNelson 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 o
Sales periodSeptember 2010 – January 2020
Price$2,600 to $16,000
Category Furniture

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-338-2107
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for the full refund with free pick-up
Email
Recall page
www.hermanmiller.com

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