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Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets

CPSC Recall #20-747 — May 21, 2020

Recall Summary

Recall Number20-747
Recall DateMay 21, 2020
Remedy TypeRefund, Repair
Units AffectedAbout 3,280 (In addition, about 135 were sold in Canada) 
ImporterMillerKnoll Inc., of Zeeland, Mich. and Design Within Reach Inc., of Stamford, Conn.
Manufactured InUnited States, Spain

Where It Was Sold

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.

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 Instructions

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. 

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Repair) at no cost to you.

Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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