CPSC2002-07-17
CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
Royal Outdoor Products, of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Hazard
Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Royal Outdoor Products to receive a free reinforcement kit.
Sold at
Home Depot stores in the mid-Atlantic region sold these deck post kits, from February 2002 through April 2002, for about $30.
Affected count
About 1,250
Injuries reported
CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products have received seven reports of the posts cracking and one report in which the post failed. Royal Outdoor Products is not aware of any injuries associated with the posts cracking or failing.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can reach Royal Outdoor Products at (877) 467- 6925 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday ET.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Royal-Outdoor-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Colonial-Vinyl-Deck-Post-Kits-Don't want to check this manually?
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