Composite Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 09217. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 09217 has the recall date 13 May 2009. The notice names the firm Louisiana-Pacific (LP). The recall has about 48,000,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Decking Materials.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | LP has received 37 reports of composite decks breaking, resulting in 14 injuries, including a broken wrist, sprained ankle, minor lacerations and bruises. |
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| Units | 48,000,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Composite Decks, About 48 million linear feet (decks vary in size), Decking Materials |
| Sold at | The Home Depot (Veranda® brand) and building product dealers (LP WeatherBest® and ABTCo. brands) nationwide from January 2005 to August 2008 for between $1.50 and $2.25 per linear foot. |
| Manufacturer | Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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- Hazard: Fall
- Category: Decking Materials
- CPSC recalls of 2009
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 48,000,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 21%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Decking Materials
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Louisiana-Pacific (LP)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09217The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09217. https://recallregister.com/product/5312-composite-decks-recalled-by-louisiana-pacific-decks-can-deteriorate-an/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09217 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
LP has received 37 reports of composite decks breaking, resulting in 14 injuries, including a broken wrist, sprained ankle, minor lacerations and bruises.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The Home Depot (Veranda® brand) and building product dealers (LP WeatherBest® and ABTCo. brands) nationwide from January 2005 to August 2008 for between $1.50 and $2.25 per linear foot.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09217?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 48 million linear feet (decks vary in size)
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States