Merge playground climbers

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. Manufactured by BCI Burke Company and 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 – March 2018.

What you are looking at

Merge Metal Climbers with arrows pointing to the hand grip entrapment areas.

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Affected model numbers

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.

Incident reports to the firm

Injuries reported

SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair

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.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerBCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

UnitsAbout 200

Made inUnited States

Sold atBCI Burke Company and its distributors to public and private organizations including schools, public parks, and home owners associations nationwide

Sales periodNovember 2015 – March 2018

How to reach the firm

Phone

800-356-2070

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at bciburke

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