Recall #22-704 · Published October 28, 2021

Design Within Reach Arc Collection Furniture

Design Within Reach Recalls Arc Collection Furniture Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for Arc Collection Furniture from Design Within Reach on October 28, 2021. CPSC identifies this hazard: Surface paint on the furniture contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a risk of lead poisoning. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled furniture and contact Design Within Reach for return instructions and a full refund. Design Within Reach is contacting all purchasers directly.

Recalled Arc Café Chair Frame in blue
Recalled Arc Café Chair Frame in blue
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Additional identifying details

The following SKU codes are printed on a white label affixed to the product packaging: Product Name Color SKU Codes Arc Café Chair Frame Graphite Blue100193490Sunrise Yellow100193491 Ghost White 100193492 Arc Lounge Chair Frame Graphite Blue 100193495 Sunrise Yellow 100193496 Ghost White 100193497 Arc Barstool Frame Graphite Blue 100193498 Sunrise Yellow 100193499 Ghost White 100193500 Arc Café Table Graphite Blue 100193502 Sunrise Yellow 100193503 Ghost White 100193504 Arc Coffee Table Graphite Blue 100193505 Sunrise Yellow 100193506 Ghost White 100193507 Arc Bar Table Graphite Blue 100193508 Sunrise Yellow 100193509 Ghost White 100193510

Which products are included?

This recall involves Design Within Reach's Arc Collection furniture. The chairs, barstools and tables were sold in blue, white and yellow colors. The following SKU codes are printed on a white label affixed to the product packaging: Product Name Color SKU Codes Arc Café Chair Frame Graphite Blue100193490Sunrise Yellow100193491 Ghost White 100193492 Arc Lounge Chair Frame Graphite Blue 100193495 Sunrise Yellow 100193496 Ghost White 100193497 Arc Barstool Frame Graphite Blue 100193498 Sunrise Yellow 100193499 Ghost White 100193500 Arc Café Table Graphite Blue 100193502 Sunrise Yellow 100193503 Ghost White 100193504 Arc Coffee Table Graphite Blue 100193505 Sunrise Yellow 100193506 Ghost White 100193507 Arc Bar Table Graphite Blue 100193508 Sunrise Yellow 100193509 Ghost White 100193510

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Surface paint on the furniture contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a risk of lead poisoning. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled furniture and contact Design Within Reach for return instructions and a full refund. Design Within Reach is contacting all purchasers directly.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Recall number
22-704
Units
About 200
Manufactured in
Mexico
Sold at / sales period
DWR studios and outlets nationwide and online at www.dwr.com and www.Ebay.com from April 2021 through July 2021 for between $270 and $500 per piece.
Importer
Design Within Reach Inc., of Stamford, Conn.

Recall contact information

Design Within Reach at 800-338-2107 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall_info@hermanmiller.com or online at https://www.dwr.com/customerservice-recalls.html?lang=en_US for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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