Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 13, 2009 CPSC #09217

Quick answer

Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #09217, announced on May 13, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest®, ABTCo., and Veranda®. They are composite products that look similar to natural wood and were sold in various colors including Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western Redwood. Veranda decking products were manufactured by multiple firms; only products manufactured by LP are included in this recall. The remedy is consumers with the recalled decking should immediately contact lp for a free inspection. if the decking is affected by premature deterioration, lp will arrange for a free replacement.. Affected brand: Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp..

Hazard

The recall includes outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest®, ABTCo., and Veranda®. They are composite products that look similar to natural wood and were sold in various colors including Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western Redwood. Veranda decking products were manufactured by multiple firms; only products manufactured by LP are included in this recall.

Affected products

Composite Decks

Recalled brands

Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp.

Remedy

Consumers with the recalled decking should immediately contact LP for a free inspection. If the decking is affected by premature deterioration, LP will arrange for a free replacement.

Recall date

May 13, 2009

Categories

Decking Materials

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09217?

CPSC recall #09217 covers Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 13, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall includes outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest®, ABTCo., and Veranda®. They are composite products that look similar to natural wood and were sold in various colors including Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western Redwood. Veranda decking products were manufactured by multiple firms; only products manufactured by LP are included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #09217?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09217 is consumers with the recalled decking should immediately contact lp for a free inspection. if the decking is affected by premature deterioration, lp will arrange for a free replacement.. 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 Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard 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/2009/Composite-Decks-Recalled-by-Louisiana-Pacific-Decks-Can-Deteriorate-and-Break-Posing-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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