Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 19703 · Oct 4, 2018 · BCI Burke Company
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19703
- Date
- Oct 4, 2018
- Company
- BCI Burke Company
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- Merge playground climbers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled merge playground climbers?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.