Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)

Merge Metal Climbers with arrows pointing to the hand grip entrapment areas.
Merge Metal Climbers with arrows pointing to the hand grip entrapment areas.

Recall Overview

Recall Date
Product Merge playground climbers
Units About 200
Hazards The two welded handgrip locations at the top of the climbers can be too large creating a strangulation hazard. A child's body could become lodged in these openings, posing a strangulation hazard.
Remedies Consumers should immediately remove these climbers from use and contact the firm for a free repair kit. BCI Burke is contacting all owners directly by mail.
Manufacturers BCI Burke Company, of Fond du lac, Wis.

Details

This recall involves the Burke Merge Metal Climbers. These climbers are used on play equipment as an attachment that allows children to climb up and access the play structure. The metal climbers were sold in many color combinations with small geometric shaped openings with a platform and two welded handgrips at the top. “Burke” is printed on identification labels that are placed on the exterior of the entire play structure.

Consumer Contact

Contact BCI Burke at 800-356-2070 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at bciburke.com and click on the Climber Recall tab for more information.

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