Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units Recall

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 20, 2026

📌 Recall Notice

Product: Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units

Brand: Eames

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

Official US CPSC Recall Notice
Recall #9416 |
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Recall Summary

Product Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units
Brand Eames
Category Toys Children
Recall Number 9416
Hazard Chemical Risk, Non-Compliance
Units Affected Not specified
Recall Date October 06, 2022
Remedy Contact manufacturer
Country 🇺🇸 United States

Recall Summary
This recall involves Eames Storage Units (ESU) and Eames Desk Units (EDU) sold by MillerKnoll Inc., formerly known as Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Michigan. The recall was published on October 6, 2022, by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under Recall Number 23701. The units are made from wood and steel joined with metal fasteners. They were sold in two color schemes: natural color (including tan, gray, white, and black panels) and multicolor (including tan, white, black, red, yellow, and blue panels). The product number is printed on a label located on the bottom surface of the bottom panel, rear left of the Eames Storage Units and Eames Desk Units 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: Recalled Eames Storage/Desk Units Product Number SKU Number Tan Panel Description ESU150.ZCNC 294867 (1 high, 1 wide, zinc base, natural color); ESU150.BUNC 100074719 (1 high, 1 wide, black base, natural color); ESU100.ZCNC 281409 (1 high, 2 wide, zinc base, natural color); ESU100.BUNC 9046102 (1 high, 2 wide, black base, natural color); ESU100.ZCW9 194907 (1 high, 2 wide, zinc base, multicolor); ESU100.BUW9 100074720 (1 high, 2 wide, black base, multicolor); ESU201.ZCNC 294874 (2 wide, 2 high, zinc base, natural color); ESU201.ZCW9 100061150 (2 wide, 2 high, zinc base, multicolor); ESU201.BUNC 100074335 (2 wide, 2 high, black base, natural color); ESU201.BUW9 100074551 (2 wide, 2 high, black base, multicolor); ESU230.ZCNC 194891 (2 wide, 2 high, doors, zinc base, natural color); ESU230.ZCW9 277310 (2 wide, 2 high, doors, zinc base, multicolor); ESU230.BUNC 9046157 (2 wide, 2 high, doors, black base, natural color); ESU230.BUW9 100074331 (2 wide, 2 high, doors, black base, multicolor); ESU420.ZCNC 194877 (2 wide, 4 high, zinc base, natural color); ESU420.ZCW9 100158166 (2 wide, 4 high, zinc base, multicolor); ESU420.BU.NC 100159933 (2 wide, 4 high, black base, natural color); ESU420.BU.W9 10074559 (2 wide, 4 high, black base, multicolor); EDU10.ZC.NC 100074538 (open storage, zinc frame, natural color); EDU10.BU.NC 100074316 (open storage, black frame, natural color). Approximately 700 units were sold.

Affected Products
The recalled products are Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units. They were sold at 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. The units were manufactured in the United States. No injuries have been reported.

Hazard Information
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.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should stop using the recalled desks and storage units immediately. Consumers should 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.

Official Remedy
The official remedy options are a refund or a repair. Consumers may choose either a full refund with free pickup of the recalled units, or a free repair kit that includes a replacement panel for the consumer to install.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact MillerKnoll at 800-338-2107 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall_info@hermanmiller

Recall Timeline

  • **October 06, 2022** – Recall announced by CPSC (Source)
  • **Current** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units?

A: Check the model and serial number on your product against the official recall notice (#9416).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Eames Desk Units and Eames Storage Units?

A: Contact the manufacturer using the information in the recall notice.

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