Reported Oct 4, 2018
Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
BCI Burke Company of Fond du Lac, Wis.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.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.
Firm contact: Contact BCI Burke at 800-356-2070 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at bciburke.com and click on the Climber Recall tab for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Merge playground climbers
- Amount recalled
- About 200
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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