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

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on The Home DepotJul 17, 2002
Recalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kit
Recalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kit
Recalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post
Recalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Home Depot stores in the mid-Atlantic region sold these deck post kits, from February 2002 through April 2002, for about $30.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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