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

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Total Recalls

6

Past Year

0

Class I (Serious)

0

Most Recent

Dec 2019

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Merge Playground Climbers (BCI Burke) – Entrapment hazard (2019)

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.

Moderate

CPSCDec 19, 2019Nationwide• BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

Merge Playground Climbers (BCI Burke) – Strangulation hazard (2018)

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.

Moderate

CPSCOct 4, 2018Nationwide• BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

Arch Swing Sets (BCI Burke) – Fall Hazard (2012)

This recall involves the end and middle arch supports on Arch Swing Sets and added bays with belt or bucket seats built with 2 3/8 inch steel tubing. The swings have a 2 7/8 inch diameter sleeve that is welded to the middle or end support. "Burke" is printed on identification labels that were provided to installers who may or may not have put them on the swings.

Moderate

CPSCMar 7, 2012Nationwide• BCI Burke Co. LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

Single Post Swing Sets (BCI Burke) – Fall Hazard (2007)

The recall includes the Single Post Swing Set (model 550-0033) and added bay swings (model 550-0035) with belt or bucket seats. The swings are made with a 2-3/8-inch diameter top beam that is welded to a formed plate on each end to attach to the upright post.

Moderate

CPSCSep 25, 2007Nationwide• BCI Burke Company LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wisc.

Buckle Bridges (BCI Burke) – Playground Connector (2002)

These bridges are attached to steel platforms on Series 2000 modular playgrounds. The bridges are made of hinged metal sections and connect one platform to another.

Moderate

CPSCAug 20, 2002Nationwide• BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

Animal Playground Swings (BCI Burke) - Safety Alert (1995)

Laceration Risk

January 12, 1995 Release # 95-059 Washington, D.C. CPSC and a group of seven playground equipment manufacturers together have launched an effort to get potentially dangerous, heavy metal and molded plastic "animal" swings removed from playgrounds. The swings, which were installed from 1951 to 1991, were involved in the 1985 death of a 2-year-old in California and the 1994 death of a 6-year-old in Pennsylvania. These children were struck on the head as they walked near the swings.CPSC also has reports of 42 children who suffered head injuries after being struck by these swings. The injuries included skull fractures, concussion and brain damage, serious lacerations and contusions, and one child who lost sight in an eye.About 10,000 of the 30 to 80-pound swings were installed at parks, schools, and daycare centers nationwide. An undetermined number are still in use. The swings, which are made of cast aluminum or molded plastic, are painted to look like horses, zebras, pelicans, ducks, turtles, seals, rockets, and other figures. They were manufactured by BCI Burke, Blue Valley Industries, Game Time, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, PCA, Playworld Systems, Quality Industries, and a number of companies that are no longer in business. BCI Burke's lightweight "Hobby Horse" swings are not included in this removal effort.The following seven manufacturers of the heavy animal swings are each offering incentive plans to parks, schools and daycare centers to replace the swings: BCI Burke, Fond du Lac, Wis. 800-356-2070 Blue Valley Industries, Mexico, Penn. 717-436-8266 Game Time, Fort Payne, Ala. 800-377-2561 Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, Monett, Mo. 800-523-4202 PCA, St. Louis, Mo. 800-727-8180 Playworld Systems, New Berlin, Penn. 800-233-8404 Quality Industries, Hillsdale, Mich. 800-766-9458 Consumers who know of playgrounds with these animal swings should call their local school boards or park offices and the swing manufacturers for immediate removal of the swings.The National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) is assisting CPSC and the seven manufacturers in this effort. Together, they will contact school boards, parks, and daycare centers across the country to urge immediate removal of these animal swings

Moderate

CPSCJan 12, 1995Nationwide• BCI Burke

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

Recall Summary

Merge Playground Climbers (BCI Burke) – Entrapment hazard (2019)

Merge Playground Climbers (BCI Burke) – Strangulation hazard (2018)

Arch Swing Sets (BCI Burke) – Fall Hazard (2012)

Single Post Swing Sets (BCI Burke) – Fall Hazard (2007)

Buckle Bridges (BCI Burke) – Playground Connector (2002)

Animal Playground Swings (BCI Burke) - Safety Alert (1995)