"Was Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets recalled?"

Q: "Was Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #20747 was issued on 2020-05-21. 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)."

Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Recall Dressers and Cabinets Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children (Recall A

Source: CPSC Recall #20747

Recall Date

2020-05-21

Manufacturer

Design Within Reach Inc., of Stamford, Conn., Herman Miller Inc., of Zeeland, Mich.

Units Affected

About 2,700 (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)

Products Involved

Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets

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).

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 chest. Herman Miller is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Reported Injuries

Herman Miller has received one report of a tip-over with no injuries or property damage. No other incidents have been reported.

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 January 2020 for between $2,600 and $16,000.

Manufactured In

SpainUnited States

Full Recall 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 or 6 drawers. They were sold in the following colors: Oak, Walnut, White, Graphite and Glacier Grey. Recalled Herman Miller Nelson cabinets PRODUCT # PRODUCT NAME DESCRIPTION RETAIL PRICE TE3400.E Nelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinet 56 x 18.5 x 41 Cabinet, 5-Drawers with 1 right door $7,800 - $16,000 TE3400.M Nelson Thin Edge Chest Cabinet 56 x 18.5 x 41 Cabinet, 5-Drawers with 1 left door $7,800 - $16,000 TE0204 Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser 67 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 8-Drawers $6,800 - $14,000 TE2167.R Nelson Thin Edge Buffet 67 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 4-Drawers with 2 right doors $8,000 - $16,000 TE2167.L Nelson Thin Edge Buffet 67 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet , 4-Drawers with 2 left doors $8,000 - $16,000 TE2100.S Nelson Thin Edge Chest 34 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 4-Drawers $4,800 - $10,000 TE2100.T Nelson Thin Edge Chest 34 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet, 3-Drawers $4,600 - $9,800 TE2134 Nelson Thin Edge Cabinet 34 x 18.5 x 28.75 Cabinet with 2 doors $3,800 - $9,000 BC3440.L Nelson Basic Cabinet Series 34 x 40 40 x 18.5 x 39.5 Cabinet, 5-Drawers with door $2,815 BC3440.M Nelson Basic Cabinet Series

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28