Decks Manufactured in Tennessee Present Serious Fall Hazard
Imagine going out onto your deck on a Sunday evening to gaze at yet another dazzling Tennessee sunset, when all of a sudden you hear boards breaking as you fall to the ground below. Sound unlikely?
This type of accident resulting from a defective product in Tennessee is precisely what has happened to at least 37 individuals across the United States.
On May 13, 2009, the FDA issued a recall of “Composite Decks” manufactured by the Nashville-based company, Louisiana-Pacific (LP). The recalled decking presents a risk of serious personal injury because the decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break, bringing up many questions of product liability.
To date, LP has received 37 reports of composite decks breaking, which has resulted in 14 injuries, including broken wrists, sprained ankles, lacerations and bruises.
The recall includes outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest, ABTCo., and Veranda. These defective products are composite products that look similar to natural wood and were sold in various colors. The products were sold at Home Depot (under the Veranda brand) and by other building product dealers (under the LP WeatherBest and ABTCo. brands) from 2005 until August 2008. The cost ranged between $1.50 and $2.25 per linear foot.
If you have been seriously injured as a result of a defective deck or some other faulty product, consult the Sevierville personal injury attorneys who have had great success in helping Tennessee consumers recover substantial awards for their Tennessee slip and fall injuries. Call Baker Associates at 866-853-2888 today.
