CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
What was recalled
The recalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kit is intended for use with the Royal pre-built vinyl deck rail system. The 4-inch square post has a "lathe turned" design in the middle. A label with the words "Royal Outdoor Products" and "R008-45-136" is affixed to the bottom of each post. Each kit contains one post. The posts were made in Canada.
Hazard
Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck.
Injuries
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.
Made in
Canada
Where it was sold
- Home Depot stores in the mid-Atlantic region sold these deck post kits, from February 2002 through April 2002, for about $30.
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