Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to
Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Why was Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Contact BCI Burke at 800-356-2070 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at bciburke.com and click on the Climber Recall tab for more information.
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
- Merge playground climbers
- Company
- BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 200
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- October 4, 2018
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.