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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 700 units
Recall No. 23-701 Published October 6, 2022

Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units

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. sold at Herman Miller and Design Within Reach stores nationwide and online at store.hermanmiller.com, dwr.com and other websites from October 2020 – March 2022 for $800 to $4,000.

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Recalled Eames Desk Unit with tan panel
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Recalled Eames Desk Unit with tan panel

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Why it was 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.

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The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 700
Made inUnited States
Sold atHerman Miller and Design Within Reach stores nationwide and online at store.hermanmiller.com, dwr.com and other websites
Sales periodOctober 2020 – March 2022
Price$800 to $4,000

How to reach the firm

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800-338-2107
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
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