CPSCGeneral Alert
BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard
Published: December 19, 2019Recall ID: 20044Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Merge Playground Climbers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/BCI-Burke-Recalls-Merge-Playground-Climbers-Due-to-Entrapment-Hazard |
| Title | BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled BCI Burke Merge Playground Climber.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled BCI Burke Merge Playground Climber |
| Hazards › Name | A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Merge Playground Climbers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 440 |
| Recall I D | 8719 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460. |
| Recall Date | 2019-12-19T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 20044 |
| Manufacturers › Name | BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-12-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |