Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-10-04). Hazards: strangulation. About 200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19703 |
| Published | 2018-10-04 |
| Last updated | 2018-10-04 |
| Products | Merge playground climbers |
| Firm named in the title | BCI Burke |
| Firms | BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis. (manufacturer); BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 200 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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 injuries
None reported
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