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CPSCRecalled Aug 19, 2005 · #05247

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

Hazard

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials
Type
Decking Materials
Manufacturer
Kadant Composites Inc., of Bedford, Mass.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Retail lumberyards nationwide, from April 2002 through July 2005, for between about $2 and $2.50 per linear foot.
Made in
United States

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice