Swing Sets Recalled for Repair by BCI Burke Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12726 · announced March 7, 2012 · Bci Burke Co · 250 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The welded connection of the sleeve joint to the arch support can crack or break. When this happens, the top swing beam can collapse causing children on the swings to fall and be injured.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing sets, remove the chain and swings and contact the firm for a free retrofit kit. BCI Burke is contacting owners directly by mail. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received seven reports of incidents involving the recalled swing sets, including two minor injuries.
Sold at: BCI Burke Co. and its distributors from January 2004 through December 2011 for between $700 and $1,000.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 356-2070 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.bciburke.com, 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.