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

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.

Name of product: Merge playground climbers

Units: About 200

Manufacturer: BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

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.

Remedy: 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.

Recall date: October 04, 2018

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

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.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer 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.

Recall number: 19-703