Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 19703. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 19703 has the recall date 4 Oct 2018. The notice names the firm BCI Burke. The recall has about 200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 200 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Merge playground climbers, About 200 |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | BCI Burke Company |
| Distributor | BCI Burke Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 200Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name BCI Burke
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2019 | BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard |
| 7 Mar 2012 | Swing Sets Recalled for Repair by BCI Burke Due to Fall Hazard |
| 25 Sep 2007 | BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard |
| 20 Aug 2002 | CPSC, BCI Burke Announce Recall of Buckle Bridges on Series 2000 Playgrounds |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 19703The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19703. https://recallregister.com/product/8417-metal-playground-climbers-recalled-by-bci-burke-due-to-strangulation-h/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19703 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19703?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19703?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 200