Swing Sets Recalled for Repair by BCI Burke Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12726 · Mar 7, 2012 · BCI Burke Co. LLC
250
units affected
250
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12726
- Date
- Mar 7, 2012
- Company
- BCI Burke Co. LLC
- Units affected
- 250
- Product
- 2 3/8 inch Arch Swing Sets
- Product type
- Swings or Swing Sets
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the end and middle arch supports on Arch Swing Sets and added bays with belt or bucket seats built with 2 3/8 inch steel tubing. The swings have a 2 7/8 inch diameter sleeve that is welded to the middle or end support. "Burke" is printed on identification labels that were provided to installers who may or may not have put them on the swings.
What can happen
The welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break. When this happens, the top swing beam can collapse causing children on the swings to fall and be injured.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, remove the chain and swings and contact the firm for a free retrofit kit. BCI Burke is contacting owners directly by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received seven reports of incidents involving the recalled swing sets, including two minor injuries.
- Sold at
- BCI Burke Co. and its distributors from January 2004 through December 2011 for between $700 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2 3/8 inch arch swing sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, remove the chain and swings and contact the firm for a free retrofit kit. BCI Burke is contacting owners directly by mail.
What is the hazard?
The welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break. When this happens, the top swing beam can collapse causing children on the swings to fall and be injured.
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.