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CPSCRecalled Oct 4, 2018 · #19703

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

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.

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Merge playground climbers
Type
Manufacturer
BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Model numbers
UPCs
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.
Made in
United States

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice