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Outdoor & Sports/Playground Equipment

BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard

Agency Publication Date: December 19, 2019
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Summary

BCI Burke is recalling about 440 Merge playground climbers sold between November 2015 and August 2019. These metal climbers, used on playground equipment to access play structures, have a design defect where a welded rung opening on the side of the climber is the wrong size. No injuries have been reported, but the company is proactively replacing units that do not meet safety standards. Consumers should immediately stop using these climbers and block them off from children until they can be inspected.

Risk

A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber is sized in a way that can cause a child's head or body to become trapped, posing a serious risk of strangulation or injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate the identification labels on the exterior of the playground equipment and check if 'Burke' is printed on them to identify the manufacturer.
  2. Visually inspect the play structure for the 'Merge' metal climber, which features green, geometric, zig-zagging metal rungs leading up to the platform.
  3. Immediately stop children from using the Merge Climbers and block them off from access using caution tape or fencing.
  4. Contact BCI Burke at 800-356-2070 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.bciburke.com and click on the 'Recall Information' tab to coordinate a free inspection and replacement.
  5. Be aware that BCI Burke is also contacting all known owners directly via certified mail to schedule inspections by Burke representatives.
  6. For additional questions or to report a safety concern, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

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.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Burke Merge Playground Climbers
Date Ranges: Sold November 2015 - August 2019

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Recalled BCI Burke Merge Playground Climber

Recalled BCI Burke Merge Playground Climber

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 20044
Status: Active
Manufacturer: BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Sold By: Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 440
Distributed To: Nationwide
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.
Agency Last Updated: December 19, 2019

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response