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

Date: October 4, 2018
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 remove these climbers from use and contact the firm for a free repair kit. BCI Burke is contacting all owners directly by mail. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

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