BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 07579 · Sep 25, 2007 · Bci
670
units affected
670
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07579
- Date
- Sep 25, 2007
- Company
- Bci
- Units affected
- 670
- Product
- Single Post Swing Sets
- Product type
- Swing Sets
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall includes the Single Post Swing Set (model 550-0033) and added bay swings (model 550-0035) with belt or bucket seats. The swings are made with a 2-3/8-inch diameter top beam that is welded to a formed plate on each end to attach to the upright post.
What can happen
The connection on the top beam of the swing set can break, causing the swing beam to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. A user or bystander also can be injured by the falling top rail.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and remove the existing swings from the top beam immediately. Consumers can re-install the swings once the repair kit is received and installed with the current beam. BCI Burke will contact the owners directly by mail and provide a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the swing set beam breaking and one report of child with bruises after falling from the swing.
- Sold at
- BCI Burke or BCI Burke Company representatives, from January 2000 through August 2007 for between about $900 to $1500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled single post swing sets?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and remove the existing swings from the top beam immediately. Consumers can re-install the swings once the repair kit is received and installed with the current beam. BCI Burke will contact the owners directly by mail and provide a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The connection on the top beam of the swing set can break, causing the swing beam to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. A user or bystander also can be injured by the falling top rail.
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.