The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·09217·Announced 2009-05-13

Louisiana-Pacific Recalls Composite Decks Due to Deterioration and Fall Hazards

Louisiana-Pacific is recalling composite decks that can deteriorate and break, posing a fall hazard. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for a free inspection.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle/consumer product defect (decking breaking) with reported injuries, including a broken wrist and sprained ankle, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp. is recalling approximately 48 million linear feet of composite outdoor deck boards and railings. The recall includes products sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest®, ABTCo., and Veranda®. These composite products, which resemble natural wood, were sold in various colors including Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar, and Western Redwood. Only Veranda products manufactured by LP are included in this recall.

The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. This structural failure poses a hazard as consumers can fall through the broken decking and suffer serious injuries. LP has received 37 reports of composite decks breaking, resulting in 14 injuries, including a broken wrist, sprained ankle, minor lacerations, and bruises.

The affected products were sold nationwide from January 2005 to August 2008 at The Home Depot (Veranda® brand) and building product dealers (LP WeatherBest® and ABTCo. brands) for between $1.50 and $2.25 per linear foot. Consumers with the recalled decking should immediately contact LP for a free inspection. If the decking is affected by premature deterioration, LP will arrange for a free replacement. For additional information, consumers can contact LP toll-free at (888) 325-1184 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.deckingnotice.com.

The recalled product

Product
Composite Decks
Manufacturer
Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp., of Nashville, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Building Materials
Hazard
Affected units
48

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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