The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02201·Announced 2002-07-17

Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits Recalled for Cracking Risk

Royal Outdoor Products is recalling Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits because cracks can develop near the base, potentially causing railing collapse.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a deck railing system that poses a risk of collapse and injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Royal Outdoor Products is recalling approximately 1,250 units of the Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits. The recall was initiated because cracks can develop near the base of the posts, which may allow the railing to collapse and potentially injure people on the deck. The recalled posts are 4-inch square with a "lathe turned" design in the middle and feature a label with the words "Royal Outdoor Products" and the code "R008-45-136" on the bottom. Each kit contains one post, and the products were manufactured in Canada.

The deck post kits were sold at Home Depot stores in the mid-Atlantic region from February 2002 through April 2002 for about $30. CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products have received seven reports of the posts cracking and one report in which the post failed. The company is not aware of any injuries associated with the posts cracking or failing.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Royal Outdoor Products to receive a free reinforcement kit. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
Manufacturer
Royal Outdoor Products, of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Decking Materials
Hazard
Affected units
1,250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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