Vista Railing Systems Recalls ProBuilt Aluminum Posts Due to Fall Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 18, 2018 CPSC #19014

Quick answer

Vista Railing Systems Recalls ProBuilt Aluminum Posts Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #19014, announced on October 18, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves ProBuilt Aluminum Posts used in residential aluminum railing systems on exterior porches, decks, and stairways. The posts connect the horizontal rails in the system and are designed to be anchored to the floor of the deck or porch. Posts have a 'PB', surrounded by a square, stamped on the top of the post base plate. The item number is printed on the packaging. Product Name Item Number (one for each color) 42" End Post PB7468WT0Y, PB7468BK0Y, PB7468XB0Y, PB7468YB0Y, PB7468SW0Y 42" 90 Deg Corner Post PB7469WT0Y, PB7469BK0Y, PB7469XB0Y, PB7469YB0Y, PB7469SW0Y 42" 45 Deg Corner Post PB7494WT0Y, PB7494BK0Y, PB7494XB0Y, PB7494YB0Y, PB7494SW0Y 42" Mid Post PB7470WT0Y, PB7470BK0Y, PB7470XB0Y, PB7470YB0Y, PB7470SW0Y 42" 2.5" Blank Post PB7759WT0Y, PB7759BK0Y, PB7759XB0Y, PB7759YB0Y, PB7759SW0Y 36" End Post PB6804WT0Y, PB6804BK0Y, PB6804XB0Y, PB6804YB0Y, PB6804SW0Y 36" 90 Deg Corner Post PB6805WT0Y, PB6805BK0Y, PB6805XB0Y, PB6805YB0Y, PB6805SW0Y 36" 45 Deg Corner Post PB6809WT0Y, PB6809BK0Y, PB6809XB0Y, PB6809YB0Y, PB6809SW0Y 36" Mid Post PB6806WT0Y, PB6806BK0Y, PB6806XB0Y, PB6806YB0Y, PB6806SW0Y 36" 2.5" Blank Post PB7758WT0Y, PB7758BK0Y, PB7758XB0Y, PB7758YB0Y, PB7758SW0Y 42" Top Stair Post PB7733WT0Y, PB7733BK0Y, PB7733XB0Y, PB7733YB0Y, PB7733SW0Y Bottom Stair Post PB7735WT0Y, PB7735BK0Y, PB7735XB0Y, PB7735YB0Y, PB7735SW0Y 36" Top Stair Post PB7737WT0Y, PB7737BK0Y, PB7737XB0Y, PB7737YB0Y, PB7737SW0Y The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact vista railing systems for free replacement screws or a set of gussets to repair the posts.. Affected brands: Gold Well International Co. Ltd., Vista Railing Systems Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves ProBuilt Aluminum Posts used in residential aluminum railing systems on exterior porches, decks, and stairways. The posts connect the horizontal rails in the system and are designed to be anchored to the floor of the deck or porch. Posts have a 'PB', surrounded by a square, stamped on the top of the post base plate. The item number is printed on the packaging. Product Name Item Number (one for each color) 42" End Post PB7468WT0Y, PB7468BK0Y, PB7468XB0Y, PB7468YB0Y, PB7468SW0Y 42" 90 Deg Corner Post PB7469WT0Y, PB7469BK0Y, PB7469XB0Y, PB7469YB0Y, PB7469SW0Y 42" 45 Deg Corner Post PB7494WT0Y, PB7494BK0Y, PB7494XB0Y, PB7494YB0Y, PB7494SW0Y 42" Mid Post PB7470WT0Y, PB7470BK0Y, PB7470XB0Y, PB7470YB0Y, PB7470SW0Y 42" 2.5" Blank Post PB7759WT0Y, PB7759BK0Y, PB7759XB0Y, PB7759YB0Y, PB7759SW0Y 36" End Post PB6804WT0Y, PB6804BK0Y, PB6804XB0Y, PB6804YB0Y, PB6804SW0Y 36" 90 Deg Corner Post PB6805WT0Y, PB6805BK0Y, PB6805XB0Y, PB6805YB0Y, PB6805SW0Y 36" 45 Deg Corner Post PB6809WT0Y, PB6809BK0Y, PB6809XB0Y, PB6809YB0Y, PB6809SW0Y 36" Mid Post PB6806WT0Y, PB6806BK0Y, PB6806XB0Y, PB6806YB0Y, PB6806SW0Y 36" 2.5" Blank Post PB7758WT0Y, PB7758BK0Y, PB7758XB0Y, PB7758YB0Y, PB7758SW0Y 42" Top Stair Post PB7733WT0Y, PB7733BK0Y, PB7733XB0Y, PB7733YB0Y, PB7733SW0Y Bottom Stair Post PB7735WT0Y, PB7735BK0Y, PB7735XB0Y, PB7735YB0Y, PB7735SW0Y 36" Top Stair Post PB7737WT0Y, PB7737BK0Y, PB7737XB0Y, PB7737YB0Y, PB7737SW0Y

Affected products

Aluminum deck railing posts

Recalled brands

Gold Well International Co. Ltd., Vista Railing Systems Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Vista Railing Systems for free replacement screws or a set of gussets to repair the posts.

Recall date

October 18, 2018

Categories

Aluminum deck railing posts

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #19014?

CPSC recall #19014 covers Vista Railing Systems Recalls ProBuilt Aluminum Posts Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 18, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves ProBuilt Aluminum Posts used in residential aluminum railing systems on exterior porches, decks, and stairways. The posts connect the horizontal rails in the system and are designed to be anchored to the floor of the deck or porch. Posts have a 'PB', surrounded by a square, stamped on the top of the post base plate. The item number is printed on the packaging. Product Name Item Number (one for each color) 42" End Post PB7468WT0Y, PB7468BK0Y, PB7468XB0Y, PB7468YB0Y, PB7468SW0Y 42" 90 Deg Corner Post PB7469WT0Y, PB7469BK0Y, PB7469XB0Y, PB7469YB0Y, PB7469SW0Y 42" 45 Deg Corner Post PB7494WT0Y, PB7494BK0Y, PB7494XB0Y, PB7494YB0Y, PB7494SW0Y 42" Mid Post PB7470WT0Y, PB7470BK0Y, PB7470XB0Y, PB7470YB0Y, PB7470SW0Y 42" 2.5" Blank Post PB7759WT0Y, PB7759BK0Y, PB7759XB0Y, PB7759YB0Y, PB7759SW0Y 36" End Post PB6804WT0Y, PB6804BK0Y, PB6804XB0Y, PB6804YB0Y, PB6804SW0Y 36" 90 Deg Corner Post PB6805WT0Y, PB6805BK0Y, PB6805XB0Y, PB6805YB0Y, PB6805SW0Y 36" 45 Deg Corner Post PB6809WT0Y, PB6809BK0Y, PB6809XB0Y, PB6809YB0Y, PB6809SW0Y 36" Mid Post PB6806WT0Y, PB6806BK0Y, PB6806XB0Y, PB6806YB0Y, PB6806SW0Y 36" 2.5" Blank Post PB7758WT0Y, PB7758BK0Y, PB7758XB0Y, PB7758YB0Y, PB7758SW0Y 42" Top Stair Post PB7733WT0Y, PB7733BK0Y, PB7733XB0Y, PB7733YB0Y, PB7733SW0Y Bottom Stair Post PB7735WT0Y, PB7735BK0Y, PB7735XB0Y, PB7735YB0Y, PB7735SW0Y 36" Top Stair Post PB7737WT0Y, PB7737BK0Y, PB7737XB0Y, PB7737YB0Y, PB7737SW0Y

What is the remedy for recall #19014?

The CPSC remedy for recall #19014 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact vista railing systems for free replacement screws or a set of gussets to repair the posts.. 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 Vista Railing Systems Recalls ProBuilt Aluminum Posts Due to 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/2019/Vista-Railing-Systems-Recalls-ProBuilt-Aluminum-Posts-Due-to-Fall-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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