CPSC recall 22-704, announced October 28, 2021, covers Design Within Reach Arc Collection Furniture (about 200 units). Surface paint on the furniture contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a risk of lead poisoning. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled furniture and contact Design Within Reach for return instructions and a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-338-2107, go to www.dwr.com/customerservice-recalls.html?lang=en_US, or email recall_info@hermanmiller.com.
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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.
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 noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a white label affixed to the product packaging
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- April 2021 through July 2021
- Where sold
- eBay, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $270 to $500
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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-338-2107, go to www.dwr.com/customerservice-recalls.html?lang=en_US, or email recall_info@hermanmiller.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Design Within Reach
- 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.
This recall in context
Compared with the 378 furniture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 200 units: the 305th-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Hazards
- Poisoning: named in 6 of 378 furniture recalls. Ingestion: named in 9 of 378 furniture recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 150 of 378 furniture recalls, the most common remedy.
- Brand history
- Design Within Reach is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2020 to 2021. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Herman Miller Nelson and Lauki Dressers and Cabinets (20-747, May 2020).
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
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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