CPSCGeneral Alert
BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
Published: September 25, 2007Recall ID: 07579Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Single Post Swing Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/BCI-Recalls-Swing-Sets-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/101930d6faba4ef6899f3be016097dba.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Swings and Added Bay Swings |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of the swing set beam breaking and one report of child with bruises after falling from the swing. |
| Products › Name | Single Post Swing Sets |
| Products › Type | Swing Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 2160 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 670 |
| Recall I D | 3852 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | BCI Burke or BCI Burke Company representatives, from January 2000 through August 2007 for between about $900 to $1500. |
| Recall Date | 2007-09-25T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 07579 |
| Manufacturers › Name | BCI Burke Company LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wisc. |
| Consumer 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 customerservice@bciburke.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |