BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-12-19). Hazards: entrapment. About 440 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20044 |
| Published | 2019-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2019-12-19 |
| Products | Merge Playground Climbers |
| Firm named in the title | BCI Burke |
| Firms | BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 440 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460. |
Description
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.
Hazard
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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