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BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard

Date: December 19, 2019
Company: BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Replace

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report