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.
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 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.