# CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
> **CPSC recall** · 2002-07-17 · 02201 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 02201
- **Date:** 2002-07-17
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits

## Hazards

Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Royal-Outdoor-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Colonial-Vinyl-Deck-Post-Kits-)
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