Recalls / 2017-11-21

Plycem Recalls Allura Decking Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

18044 · Recalled 2017-11-21 · CPSC page

Description

The recall involves Allura™ fiber cement decking and fascia. The recalled decking was sold in 12-foot lengths and is 6 inches wide and one inch thick, and came in two styles: a hidden fastener application and a direct screw application. The recalled Allura™ fiber cement fascia, which was for vertical applications only, was sold in 12-foot lengths, is 8- and 12-inches wide and 7/16 inches thick. The decking and fascia were sold in a natural wood color with a wood grain texture. There are no labels or other identifying marks on the decking materials.

Hazards

The recalled decking can deteriorate and crack, causing the deck surfacing to break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.

Reported injuries

Plycem has received three reports of the recalled decking cracking, resulting in one report of a leg injury to an adult male whose leg went through the cracked decking.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using decks with the recalled decking materials and contact Plycem to schedule a free repair. Plycem is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Allura decking		About 37,500 boards

Parties

Manufacturer: Plycem Construsistemas
Importer: Plycem USA LLC, of Houston, Texas
Made in: Costa Rica
Sold at: Kelseyville Lumber, Trademark Exteriors as stock items, at Home Depot as a special order item, about $25 to $40 per board for the fascia.

Consumer contact

Plycem toll-free at 844-452-6787 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.allurausa.com and click on Decking Recalls to complete an online registration form and for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 18044. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.