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BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard

Recalled December 19, 2019 · CPSC recall 20044 · BCI Burke

Recalled BCI Burke Merge Playground Climber
Hazard
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 440
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Merge Playground Climbers
Manufacturer(s)
BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Retailers
Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →