# CPSC, Kadant Composites Inc. Announce Recall of Certain GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-08-19 · 05247 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 05247
- **Date:** 2005-08-19
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Kadant-Composites-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Certain-GeoDeck-Decking-and-Railing-Materials-)
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