Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets
CPSC Recall #20-747 — May 21, 2020
Product
Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets
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, 6, or 7 drawers. They were sold in the following colors: Oak, Walnut, White, Graphite, and Glacier Grey.Recalled Herman Miller Nelson cabinets PRODUCT #PRODUCT NAMEDESCRIPTIONRETAIL PRICETE3400.ENelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinet56 x 18.5 x 41Cabinet, 5-Drawers with 1 right door$7,800 - $16,000TE3400.MNelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinet56 x 18.5 x 41Cabinet, 5-Drawers with 1 left door$7,800 - $16,000TE0204Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser67 x 18.5 x 28.75Cabinet, 8-Drawers$6,800 - $14,000TE2167.RNelson Thin Edge Buffet67 x 18.5 x 28.75Cabinet, 4-Drawers with 2 right doors$8,000 - $16,000TE2167.LNelson Thin Edge Buffet67 x 18.5 x 28.75Cabinet , 4-Drawers with 2 left doors$8,000 - $16,000TE2100.SNelson Thin Edge Chest34 x 18.5 x 28.75Cabinet, 4-Drawers$4,800 - $10,000TE2100.TNelson Thin Edge Chest34 x 18.5 x 28.75Cabinet, 3-Drawers$4,600 - $9,800TE2134Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet34 x 18.5 x 28.75Cabinet with 2 doors$3,800 - $9,000BC3440.LNelson Basic Cabinet Series 34 x 4040 x 18.5 x 39.5Cabinet, 5-Drawers with door$2,815 BC3440.MNelson Basic Cabinet Series 34 x 4040 x 18.5 x 39.5Cabinet, 2-Drawers over 2 doors$2,600Recalled Lauki dressers PRODUCT #PRODUCT NAMEDESCRIPTION100144158Lauki 32”Three Drawer Dresser – Glacier Grey100144157 Lauki 32”Three Drawer Dresser – Graphite100144156 Lauki 32”Three Drawer Dresser – White10006123 Lauki 47”Wide Dresser – White100144127 Lauki 47”Six Drawer Dresser – Glacier Grey10008841 Lauki 47”Six Drawer Dresser – Graphite10001064 Lauki 47”Six Drawer Dresser – Oak (DISC)10008840 Lauki 47”Six Drawer Dresser – Walnut (DISC)100144161 Lauki 60”Six Drawer Dresser – Glacier Grey100144160 Lauki 60”Six Drawer Dresser – Graphite100144159 Lauki 60”Six Drawer Dresser – White1008839Lauki 40.5”Seven Drawer Dresser – Graphite1008834Lauki 40.5”Seven Drawer Dresser – Oak1008836Lauki 40.5”Seven Drawer Dresser – Walnut1001065Lauki 40.5”Seven Drawer Dresser – White
Hazard
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).
Incidents / Injuries
Herman Miller has received two reports of a tip-over with no injuries or property damage. No other incidents have been reported.
Remedy
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 product or a repair. The repair option is only available for certain models. Herman Miller is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 3,280 (In addition, about 135 were sold in Canada)
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 of the products were sold from September 2010 through February 2020 for between $1,500 and $16,000.
Importer
MillerKnoll Inc., of Zeeland, Mich. and Design Within Reach Inc., of Stamford, Conn.
Manufactured In
United States, Spain