BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard
Recall 20044 · Dec 19, 2019 · BCI Burke
440
units affected
440
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20044
- Date
- Dec 19, 2019
- Company
- BCI Burke
- Units affected
- 440
- Product
- Merge Playground Climbers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Entrapment
The product
This recall involves the Burke Merge metal climbers used on playground equipment for children to climb up to access the play structure. "Burke" is printed on identification labels that are placed on the exterior of the play structure.
What can happen
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the Merge Climbers and block them off from children's use. BCI Burke is contacting all known owners directly by certified mail, and Burke representatives will inspect and replace climbers that are not compliant with the current voluntary standard for this product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled merge playground climbers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Merge Climbers and block them off from children's use. BCI Burke is contacting all known owners directly by certified mail, and Burke representatives will inspect and replace climbers that are not compliant with the current voluntary standard for this product.
What is the hazard?
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.