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

Active Recall Announced October 4, 2018 CPSC #19703

Quick answer

Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #19703, announced on October 4, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: BCI Burke Company.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Merge playground climbers

Recalled brands

BCI Burke Company

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 4, 2018

Categories

Merge playground climbers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #19703?

CPSC recall #19703 covers Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 4, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #19703?

The CPSC remedy for recall #19703 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Metal-Playground-Climbers-Recalled-by-BCI-Burke-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Recall-Alert. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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