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BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled September 25, 2007 · CPSC recall 07579 · BCI

Recalled Swings and Added Bay Swings
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 670
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received four reports of the swing set beam breaking and one report of child with bruises after falling from the swing.

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.

What to do

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.

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 [email protected]

Product
Single Post Swing Sets
Manufacturer(s)
BCI Burke Company LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wisc.
Retailers
BCI Burke or BCI Burke Company representatives, from January 2000 through August 2007 for between about $900 to $1500.
Made in
United States

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