Recalls / 2005-08-19
CPSC, Kadant Composites Inc. Announce Recall of Certain GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials
05247 · Recalled 2005-08-19 · CPSC page
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.
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.
Reported injuries
Kadant Composites has received about 370 reports of accelerated degradation of the decking material. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should check their GeoDeck™ decking materials for visible cracks on the surface and check to see if the surface can be easily scratched with a fingernail or the corner of a credit card. However, the firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available, so consumers will need to arrange for repairs themselves.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials | About 11,000 constructed decks |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Kadant Composites Inc.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Retail lumberyards nationwide, from April 2002 through July 2005, for, $2.50 per linear foot.
Consumer contact
Firm is out of business. Contact Information is no longer available.
Source: CPSC recall 05247. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.