Safety regulator, BCI Burke Announce Recall of Buckle Bridges on Series 2000 Playgrounds
Recall 02554 · Aug 20, 2002 · BCI Burke Company
46
units affected
46
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02554
- Date
- Aug 20, 2002
- Company
- BCI Burke Company
- Units affected
- 46
- Product
- Buckle Bridges
- Product type
- Playground Items
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
These bridges are attached to steel platforms on Series 2000 modular playgrounds. The bridges are made of hinged metal sections and connect one platform to another.
What can happen
The platform edge, where the bridges are attached, can crack and the bridge could potentially detach from the platform and result in injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bridges immediately and call BCI Burke to receive a retrofit kit. BCI Burke sent notices to receive a free repair to 46 known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- BCI Burke sold the Buckle Bridges with the Series 2000 modular playgrounds nationwide, from April 2001 to June 2002, for between $2000 and $2900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled buckle bridges?
Consumers should stop using the bridges immediately and call BCI Burke to receive a retrofit kit. BCI Burke sent notices to receive a free repair to 46 known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The platform edge, where the bridges are attached, can crack and the bridge could potentially detach from the platform and result in injuries.
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.