The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·18044·Announced 2017-11-21

Plycem Recalls Allura Decking Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Plycem is recalling Allura fiber cement decking and fascia because the materials can crack, causing consumers to fall through and suffer injuries.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in decking that has resulted in a reported injury, meeting the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury reports).

Plain-English summary

Plycem Construsistemas, of Costa Rica, S.A. is recalling approximately 37,500 boards of Allura fiber cement decking and fascia. The recalled decking was sold in 12-foot lengths, 6 inches wide, and one inch thick, in two styles: hidden fastener and direct screw application. The recalled fascia, intended for vertical applications only, was sold in 12-foot lengths, 8 and 12 inches wide, and 7/16 inches thick. Both products were sold in a natural wood color with a wood grain texture and lack labels or other identifying marks.

The recalled materials can deteriorate and crack, causing the deck surfacing to break. Consumers can fall through the broken decking and suffer serious injuries. Plycem has received three reports of the decking cracking, including one report of a leg injury to an adult male whose leg went through the cracked decking.

The products were sold as stock items at Kelseyville Lumber and Trademark Exteriors and as a special order item at Home Depot from February 2014 through June 2017. Prices ranged from $25 to $30 per board for decking and $25 to $40 per board for fascia. Consumers should immediately stop using decks with the recalled materials and contact Plycem to schedule a free repair. Plycem is also contacting all known purchasers directly.

The recalled product

Product
Allura decking
Manufacturer
Plycem Construsistemas, of Costa Rica, S.A.
Category
Consumer Product — Building Materials
Hazard
Affected units
37,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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