Merge playground climbers recalled over strangulation hazard

Recall date

October 4, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

19703

Brand / firm

BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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 was recalled

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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.