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CPSC, Kadant Composites Inc. Announce Recall of Certain GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials

Reported: August 19, 2005 Initiated: August 19, 2005 #05247

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 11,000 constructed decks
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Kadant-Composites-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Certain-GeoDeck-Decking-and-Railing-Materials-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Kadant Composites Inc., of Bedford, Mass.. Units affected: About 11,000 constructed decks.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 19, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05247.

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