Product Recall Number: 12726
Why was 2 3/8 inch Arch Swing Sets recalled?
The welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break. When this happens, the top swing beam can collapse causing children on the swings to fall and be injured.
Product Recall Number: 12726
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-03-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 2 3/8 inch Arch Swing Sets
Description: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break. When this happens, the top swing beam can collapse causing children on the swings to fall and be injured.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 250
Incidents: The firm has received seven reports of incidents involving the recalled swing sets, including two minor injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, remove the chain and swings and contact the firm for a free retrofit kit. BCI Burke is contacting owners directly by mail.
Sold At: BCI Burke Co. and its distributors from January 2004 through December 2011 for between $700 and $1,000.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: BCI Burke Co. LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed