CPSC

Merge playground climbers Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

Merge Metal Climbers with arrows pointing to the hand grip entrapment areas.
Merge Metal Climbers with arrows pointing to the hand grip entrapment areas.

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.

What You Should Do

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.

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.

Products

Merge playground climbers

Injuries & Incidents

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.