January 28, 2026 – A consumer has reported a severe hand injury resulting from a defect in residential aluminum fencing manufactured by Antebellum Manufacturing. The incident involved the Antebellum Madison model fence, purchased from Florida Fence Products, which was delivered with sharp metal shards protruding from the top of numerous pickets.
Product Details
Incident Overview
The incident report details the purchase and installation of a residential aluminum fence, specifically the Antebellum Madison model, from Antebellum Manufacturing via Florida Fence Products. This particular fence design features alternating pickets, meaning the top edge is not uniformly flat. According to the consumer, the fence was delivered with a critical defect: a shard of metal was found protruding from the side of the top of each and every picket across more than 100 feet of the installed fence.
The defect was not immediately apparent upon delivery but was discovered after the fence had been installed. Tragically, this sharp metal protrusion subsequently caused a severe hand injury to the consumer. The manufacturer, Antebellum Manufacturing, has reportedly taken no responsibility for the injury despite acknowledging the incident.
Safety Concerns
The presence of sharp metal shards on the Antebellum Madison fence pickets presents significant safety risks:
- Immediate Dangers: The most immediate danger is severe lacerations, punctures, and other forms of acute trauma, as demonstrated by the reported severe hand injury. Such injuries can occur simply from brushing against the fence, installing it, or performing maintenance.
- Long-Term Risks: Severe hand injuries can lead to long-term complications including nerve damage, tendon damage, permanent scarring, reduced hand mobility, chronic pain, and an increased risk of infection, including tetanus if the wound is not properly treated.
- Who Might Be Affected: Anyone who comes into contact with the fence is at risk. This includes homeowners, children playing near the fence, pets, landscapers, maintenance workers, or contractors performing work on or around the property. The design with alternating picket heights could make it easier for hands to brush against these sharp edges unintentionally.
- Property Damage Potential: While the primary concern is personal injury, the sharp edges could also snag and tear clothing, gloves, or other items that come into contact with the fence.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own an Antebellum Madison residential aluminum fence, especially one purchased from Antebellum Manufacturing or Florida Fence Products, we urge you to take the following precautions:
- Immediate Steps: Carefully inspect the top of all fence pickets for any sharp, protruding metal shards. If you identify such defects, immediately cease any activities that involve touching or leaning against the fence.
- Prevention Measures: Wear heavy-duty protective gloves if you must handle or inspect the fence. Consider marking or temporarily covering any identified sharp areas with a highly visible material (e.g., bright tape) to prevent accidental contact until a permanent solution can be found.
- Contact Manufacturer/Retailer: Reach out to Antebellum Manufacturing and Florida Fence Products to report your findings and inquire about remediation options. Reference the incident report number 20260107-D299D-2147324788.
- Reporting Procedures: If you or someone you know has experienced a similar incident or found this defect, please report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. Your report helps to identify unsafe products and can lead to recalls or safety improvements.
Manufacturer’s Response
Antebellum Manufacturing has provided a response to the incident report, indicating “Yes” for a manufacturer response. However, the incident report also states that the manufacturer takes no responsibility for the severe hand injury caused by the product defect. Consumers with similar issues should document all communications and retain records of their product purchase and any related injuries.
Legal Help Available
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.