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CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits

Recalled July 17, 2002 · CPSC recall 02201 · Royal Outdoor Products

Recalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post KitRecalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post
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.
Units
About 1,250
Incidents / 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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Royal Outdoor Products to receive a free reinforcement kit.

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.

Product
Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
Manufacturer(s)
Royal Outdoor Products, of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Retailers
Home Depot stores in the mid-Atlantic region sold these deck post kits, from February 2002 through April 2002, for about $30.
Made in
Canada

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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