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Swing Sets Recalled for Repair by BCI Burke Due to Fall Hazard

Name: Swing Sets Recalled for Repair by BCI Burke Due to Fall Hazard
Brand: BCI Burke Co. LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
SKU: CPSC-12726
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 7, 2012Recall ID: 12726Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break. When this happens, the top swing beam can collapse causing children on the swings to fall and be injured.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves the end and middle arch supports on Arch Swing Sets and added bays with belt or bucket seats built with 2 3/8 inch steel tubing. The swings have a 2 7/8 inch diameter sleeve that is welded to the middle or end support. "Burke" is printed on identification labels that were provided to installers who may or may not have put them on the swings.

Affected Products

2 3/8 inch Arch Swing Sets

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Swing-Sets-Recalled-for-Repair-by-BCI-Burke-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
Title	Swing Sets Recalled for Repair by BCI Burke Due to Fall Hazard
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12726.12726.jpg
Hazards › Name	The welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break. When this happens, the top swing beam can collapse causing children on the swings to fall and be injured.
Injuries › Name	The firm has received seven reports of incidents involving the recalled swing sets, including two minor injuries.
Products › Name	2 3/8 inch Arch Swing Sets
Products › Type	Swings or Swing Sets
Products › Category I D	68318
Products › Number Of Units	About 250
Recall I D	1184
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, remove the chain and swings and contact the firm for a free retrofit kit. BCI Burke is contacting owners directly by mail.
Retailers › Name	BCI Burke Co. and its distributors from January 2004 through December 2011 for between $700 and $1,000.
Recall Date	2012-03-07T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves the end and middle arch supports on Arch Swing Sets and added bays with belt or bucket seats built with 2 3/8 inch steel tubing. The swings have a 2 7/8 inch diameter sleeve that is welded to the middle or end support. "Burke" is printed on identification labels that were provided to installers who may or may not have put them on the swings.
Recall Number	12726
Manufacturers › Name	BCI Burke Co. LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 356-2070 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.bciburke.com, or e-mail the firm at customerservice@bciburke.com
Last Publish Date	2015-04-29T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmBCI Burke Co. LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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