CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2173.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2173.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Royal Outdoor Products to receive a free reinforcement kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Depot Stores In The Mid-atlantic Region Sold These Deck Post Kits, From February 2002 Through April 2002, For About $30. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2173.
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.
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Home Depot Stores In The Mid-atlantic Region Sold These Deck Post Kits, From February 2002 Through April 2002, For About $30. Recall FAQ
Home Depot Stores In The Mid-atlantic Region Sold These Deck Post Kits, From February 2002 Through April 2002, For About $30. is the subject of an outdoor & garden recall: CPSC and Royal Outdoor Products Announce Recall of Colonial Vinyl Deck Post Kits. The notice was published on July 17, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,250 units are potentially affected.