BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard

A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.

Recall #: 20044
Affected scope: About 440

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Bci Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis. recalled This recall involves the Burke Merge metal climbers used on playground equipment for chil….

BCI Burke Recalls Merge Playground Climbers Due to Entrapment Hazard was recalled by Bci Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis. in December 19, 2019. Reason: 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 childr…. Verify recall #20044 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Bci Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children..

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agency class: December 19, 2019
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20044 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	20044
Date reported	December 19, 2019
Date initiated	December 19, 2019
Recalling firm	Bci Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
Affected scope	About 440
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the Merge Climbers and block them off from children's use. BCI Burke is contacting all kn…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 19, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20044.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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