MillerKnoll Recalls Desk and Storage Units Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard
Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units
Date of Recall
2022-10-06CPSC Release Number
23-701Manufactured In
United StatesUnits
About 700Sold By
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach stores nationwide and online at store.hermanmiller.com, dwr.com and other websites from October 2020 through March 2022 for between $800 and $4,000.Problem/Hazard
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.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
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.
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Recalled Eames Storage/Desk Units Product Number |
SKU Number |
Tan Panel Description |
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ESU150.ZCNC |
294867 |
(1 high, 1 wide, zinc base, natural color) |
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ESU150.BUNC |
100074719 |
(1 high, 1 wide, black base, natural color) |
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ESU100.ZCNC |
281409 |
(1 high, 2 wide, zinc base, natural color) |
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ESU100.BUNC |
9046102 |
(1 high, 2 wide, black base, natural color) |
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ESU100.ZCW9 |
194907 |
(1 high, 2 wide, zinc base, multicolor) |
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ESU100.BUW9 |
100074720 |
(1 high, 2 wide, black base, multicolor) |
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ESU201.ZCNC |
294874 |
(2 wide, 2 high, zinc base, natural color) |
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ESU201.ZCW9 |
100061150 |
(2 wide, 2 high, zinc base, multicolor) |
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ESU201.BUNC |
100074335 |
(2 wide, 2 high, black base, natural color) |
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ESU201.BUW9 |
100074551 |
(2 wide, 2 high, black base, multicolor) |
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ESU230.ZCNC |
194891 |
(2 wide, 2 high, doors, zinc base, natural color) |
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ESU230.ZCW9 |
277310 |
(2 wide, 2 high, doors, zinc base, multicolor) |
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ESU230.BUNC |
9046157 |
(2 wide, 2 high, doors, black base, natural color) |
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ESU230.BUW9 |
100074331 |
(2 wide, 2 high, doors, black base, multicolor) |
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ESU420.ZCNC |
194877 |
(2 wide, 4 high, zinc base, natural color) |
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ESU420.ZCW9 |
100158166 |
(2 wide, 4 high, zinc base, multicolor) |
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ESU420.BU.NC |
100159933 |
(2 wide, 4 high, black base, natural color) |
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ESU420.BU.W9 |
10074559 |
(2 wide, 4 high, black base, multicolor) |
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EDU10.ZC.NC |
100074538 |
(open storage, zinc frame, natural color) |
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EDU10.BU.NC |
100074316 |
(open storage, black frame, natural color) |
Remedy
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