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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2018-10-04

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

Is my product affected?

Merge playground climbers

  • Brand BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

BCI Burke has recalled Burke Merge Metal Climbers used on playground equipment due to a strangulation hazard. The climbers have two welded handgrip locations at the top that can be too large, allowing a child's body to become lodged in the openings and creating a strangulation risk. The metal climbers were sold in various color combinations and feature small geometric shaped openings with a platform.

Consumers who own these climbers should immediately stop using them. According to the recall notice, affected consumers should contact BCI Burke for a free repair kit. The company is also contacting all known owners directly by mail.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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