CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
Published: July 17, 2002Recall ID: 02201Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Royal-Outdoor-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Colonial-Vinyl-Deck-Post-Kits- |
| Title | CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/colonial-vinyl-deck-post-kit.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/colonial-vinyl-deck-post.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post |
| Hazards › Name | Cracks can develop near the base of the posts. This can allow the railing to collapse, potentially injuring people on the deck. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products have received seven reports of the posts cracking and one report in which the post failed. Royal Outdoor Products is not aware of any injuries associated with the posts cracking or failing. |
| Products › Name | Royal Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits |
| Products › Type | Decking Materials |
| Products › Category I D | 1908 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,250 |
| Recall I D | 2173 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Royal Outdoor Products to receive a free reinforcement kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores in the mid-Atlantic region sold these deck post kits, from February 2002 through April 2002, for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 02201 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Royal Outdoor Products, of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can reach Royal Outdoor Products at (877) 467- 6925 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday ET. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |