CPSC2018-10-04
Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
BCI Burke Company and its distributors to public and private organizations including schools, public parks, and home owners associations nationwide from November 2015 through March 2018 for $1,400.
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Merge playground climbers
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Metal-Playground-Climbers-Recalled-by-BCI-Burke-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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