BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 07579 · announced September 25, 2007 · Bci Burke · 670 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The connection on the top beam of the swing set can break, causing the swing beam to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. A user or bystander also can be injured by the falling top rail.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and remove the existing swings from the top beam immediately. Consumers can re-install the swings once the repair kit is received and installed with the current beam. BCI Burke will contact the owners directly by mail and provide a free repair kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received four reports of the swing set beam breaking and one report of child with bruises after falling from the swing.
Sold at: BCI Burke or BCI Burke Company representatives, from January 2000 through August 2007 for between about $900 to $1500.
Consumer contact: For additional information, please contact Burke customer service at (800) 356-2070 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bciburke.com (pdf), or e-mail the firm at customerservice@bciburke.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.