BCI Burke · Recalled
BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
- Units
- About 440
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,460
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
BCI Burke at 800-356-2070 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.bciburke.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.