CPSC2019-12-19
BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard
BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Hazard
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.
Affected count
About 440
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Merge Playground Climbers
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/BCI-Burke-Recalls-Merge-Playground-Climbers-Due-to-Entrapment-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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