CPSC recall 19-703, announced October 4, 2018, covers BCI Burke Merge playground climbers (about 200 units). The two welded handgrip locations at the top of the climbers can be too large creating a strangulation hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove these climbers from use and contact the firm for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 800-356-2070.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Burke Merge Metal Climbers. These climbers are used on play equipment as an attachment that allows children to climb up and access the play structure. The metal climbers were sold in many color combinations with small geometric shaped openings with a platform and two welded handgrips at the top. "Burke" is printed on identification labels that are placed on the exterior of the entire play structure.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The two welded handgrip locations at the top of the climbers can be too large creating a strangulation hazard. A child's body could become lodged in these openings, posing a strangulation hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove these climbers from use and contact the firm for a free repair kit. BCI Burke is contacting all owners directly by mail.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BCI Burke
- Manufacturer
- BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
- Product type
- Playgrounds & swing sets
- Recall number
- 19-703
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- BCI Burke Company and its distributors to public and private organizations including schools, public parks, and home owners associations nationwide from November 2015 through March 2018 for $1,400.
- Distributor
- BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Recall contact information
Contact BCI Burke at 800-356-2070 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at bciburke.com and click on the Climber Recall tab for more information.
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