CPSC, Kadant Composites Inc. Announce Recall of Certain GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-08-19 · 05247
Hazards
When the decking or railing material is exposed to hot temperatures and sunlight, it can prematurely degrade. The degraded material could break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
05247
Date
2005-08-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Kadant Composites Inc., of Bedford, Mass.
Retailer(s)
Retail lumberyards nationwide, from April 2002 through July 2005, for between about $2 and $2.50 per linear foot.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
GeoDeck™ is a composite decking product that looks similar to natural wood and is sold in three colors, including: driftwood, cedar and mahogany. The decking materials were manufactured between April 2002 and October 2003. Each decking and railing component has a manufacturing date stamp (day/month/year) on the cut end, which may still be visible on uninstalled materials.