BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard
CPSC recall 20044. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 20044 has the recall date 19 Dec 2019. The notice names the firm BCI Burke. The recall has about 440 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Entrapment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 440 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Merge Playground Climbers, About 440 |
| Sold at | Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460. |
| Manufacturer | BCI Burke Company |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 440Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name BCI Burke
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2018 | Metal Playground Climbers Recalled by BCI Burke Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 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 20044The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20044. https://recallregister.com/product/8719-bci-burke-recalls-merge-playground-climbers-due-to-entrapment-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 20044 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20044?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20044?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 440