CPSC recall · Reported November 21, 2017
Plycem Recalls Allura Decking Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The recalled decking can deteriorate and crack, causing the deck surfacing to break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.
Plycem Construsistemas, of Costa Rica, S.a. recalled The recall involves Allura™ fiber cement decking and fascia. The recalled decking was sol….
Plycem Recalls Allura Decking Due to Fall and Injury Hazards was recalled by Plycem Construsistemas, of Costa Rica, S.a. in November 21, 2017. Reason: The recalled decking can deteriorate and crack, causing the deck surfacing to break. Consumers can fall throu…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using decks with the recalled decking materials and con…. Verify recall #18044 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Plycem Construsistemas, of Costa Rica, S.a. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled decking can deteriorate and crack, causing the deck surfacing to break. Consumers can fall throu….
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- agency class
- November 21, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18044 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves Allura™ fiber cement decking and fascia. The recalled decking was sold in 12-foot lengths and is 6 inches wide and one inch thick, and came in two styles: a hidden fastener application and a direct screw application. The recalled Allura™ fiber cement fascia, which was for vertical applications only, was sold in 12-foot lengths, is 8- and 12-inches wide and 7/16 inches thick. The decking and fascia were sold in a natural wood color with a wood grain texture. There are no labels or other identifying marks on the decking materials.
Reason for recall
The recalled decking can deteriorate and crack, causing the deck surfacing to break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using decks with the recalled decking materials and contact Plycem to schedule a free repair. Plycem is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18044 |
| Date reported | November 21, 2017 |
| Date initiated | November 21, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Plycem Construsistemas, of Costa Rica, S.a. |
| Affected scope | About 37,500 boards |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using decks with the recalled decking materials and contact Plycem to schedule a free repair. P…
- Check the recall number (18044) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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