BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #20044
Recall Date
2019-12-19
Manufacturer
BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Units Affected
About 440
Products Involved
Merge Playground Climbers
Hazard
A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28