CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits

Active Recall Announced July 17, 2002 CPSC #02201

Quick answer

CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits is CPSC recall #02201, announced on July 17, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact royal outdoor products to receive a free reinforcement kit.. Affected brand: Royal Outdoor Products, of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada.

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

Royal Outdoor Products, of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Royal Outdoor Products to receive a free reinforcement kit.

Recall date

July 17, 2002

Categories

Decking Materials

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02201?

CPSC recall #02201 covers CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 17, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02201?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02201 is consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact royal outdoor products to receive a free reinforcement kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-and-Royal-Outdoor-Products-Announce-Recall-of-Colonial-Vinyl-Deck-Post-Kits-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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