GeoDeck Voluntary Recall

This case shows how even a relatively modest elevation can accelerate the oxidative degradation of a composite deck. 

In 2003-2004 the manufacturing company has voluntarily recalled many trackloads of suspect composite boards from distributors of the product. 

A major consequence was that in 2005 the manufacturing company had applied to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) informing them on the situation and announcing a safety recall of deck boards manufactured between April 2002 and October 2003. These products amount approximately 4.9 million ft of 

Consumers should check their GeoDeck M material for (i) visible cracks on the surface of the decking materials and/or (ii) a surface that can be easily scratched with a fingernail or the corner of a credit card. Once it has been verified by Kadant Composites Inc. that a consumer possesses the recalled decking and/or railing materials, the company will replace such materials at no cost to the consumer and advise consumers to dispose of recalled materials in accordance with local law. 

For additional information piease contact GeoDeck Customer Service toii free at 

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