Safety regulator and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
Recall 02201 · Jul 17, 2002 · Royal Outdoor Products
1,250
units affected
1,250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02201
- Date
- Jul 17, 2002
- Company
- Royal Outdoor Products
- Units affected
- 1,250
- Product
- Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
- Product type
- Decking Materials
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kit is intended for use with the Royal pre-built vinyl deck rail system. The 4-inch square post has a "lathe turned" design in the middle. A label with the words "Royal Outdoor Products" and "R008-45-136" is affixed to the bottom of each post. Each kit contains one post. The posts were made in Canada.
What can happen
Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Royal Outdoor Products to receive a free reinforcement kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Royal Outdoor Products is not aware of any injuries associated with the posts cracking or failing.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores in the mid-Atlantic region sold these deck post kits, from February 2002 through April 2002, for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled royal colonial vinyl deck post kits?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Royal Outdoor Products to receive a free reinforcement kit.
What is the hazard?
Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.