Product Recall Number: 20-044
Why was Merge Playground Climbers recalled?
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
Product Recall Number: 20-044
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-12-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Merge Playground Climbers
Description: This recall involves the Burke Merge metal climbers used on playground equipment for children to climb up to access the play structure. “Burke” is printed on identification labels that are placed on the exterior of the play structure.
Hazard Description: A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 440
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed