CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-07-17 · 02201
Hazards
Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck.
Recall
Number
02201
Date
2002-07-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Royal Outdoor Products, of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Retailer(s)
Home Depot stores in the mid-Atlantic region sold these deck post kits, from February 2002 through April 2002, for about $30.
Country of manufacture
Canada
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.