Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 4,300 posts (in addition, about 23,500 were sold in Canada units
Recall No. 19-014 Published October 18, 2018

Aluminum deck railing posts

The posts can separate from base, posing a fall hazard. Manufactured by Gold Well International Co. Ltd. and sold at Wholesale building materials distributors and lumberyards in Ark., Ga., Ill., Mich., Minn., Mont., Ohio, S.D., Texas, Wash., and Wis. from January 2017 – June 2018 for about $35.

Recalled ProBuilt aluminum deck railing post.
What you are looking at

Recalled ProBuilt aluminum deck railing post.

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The posts can separate from base, posing a fall hazard.

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Incident reports to the firm
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SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Vista Railing Systems for free replacement screws or a set of gussets to repair the posts.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerGold Well International Co. Ltd., of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
UnitsAbout 4,300 posts (in addition, about 23,500 were sold in Canada
Made inVietnam
Sold atWholesale building materials distributors and lumberyards in Ark., Ga., Ill., Mich., Minn., Mont., Ohio, S.D., Texas, Wash., and Wis.
Sales periodJanuary 2017 – June 2018
PriceAbout $35

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-667-8247
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT
Recall page
www.post-fix.com

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