CPSCDecember 19, 2019

BCI Burke Merge Playground Climbers recall: Entrapment Hazard

BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard

Why was BCI Burke Merge Playground Climbers recalled?

A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: 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.

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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 440
Sold at
Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.
Recall date
December 19, 2019
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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