BCI Swing Sets recall: Fall Hazard
BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Why was BCI Swing Sets recalled?
The connection on the top beam of the swing set can break, causing the swing beam to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. A user or bystander also can be injured by the falling top rail.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and remove the existing swings from the top beam immediately. Consumers can re-install the swings once the repair kit is received and installed with the current beam. BCI Burke will contact the owners directly by mail and provide a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, please contact Burke customer service at (800) 356-2070 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bciburke.com (pdf), or e-mail the firm at [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Single Post Swing Sets
- Company
- BCI Burke Company LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wisc.
- Quantity
- About 670
- Sold at
- BCI Burke or BCI Burke Company representatives, from January 2000 through August 2007 for between about $900 to $1500.
- Recall date
- September 25, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the swing set beam breaking and one report of child with bruises after falling from the swing.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes the Single Post Swing Set (model 550-0033) and added bay swings (model 550-0035) with belt or bucket seats. The swings are made with a 2-3/8-inch diameter top beam that is welded to a formed plate on each end to attach to the upright post.