CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Kadant Composites Inc. Announce Recall of Certain GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials
See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.
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.
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.
No Remedy Available
Kadant Composites has received about 370 reports of accelerated degradation of the decking material. No injuries have been reported.
Retail lumberyards nationwide from April 2002 through July 2005 for between about $2 and $2.50 per linear foot.
United States
