The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20044·Announced 2019-12-19

BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard

BCI Burke is recalling about 440 Merge Playground Climbers because a welded rung opening poses an entrapment hazard to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (entrapment hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BCI Burke Company is recalling approximately 440 Merge Playground Climbers. These metal climbers are used on playground equipment to allow children to climb up to access the play structure. The word "Burke" is printed on identification labels located on the exterior of the play structure.

The recall is due to an entrapment hazard. A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses a risk of entrapment to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The affected climbers were sold through Burke sales representatives or directly by Burke from November 2015 through August 2019 for approximately $1,460. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Merge Playground Climbers
Manufacturer
BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Playground Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
440

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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