CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 25, 2007

BCI Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
BCI Burke or BCI Burke Company representatives, from January 2000 through August 2007 for between about $900 to $1500.
Injuries
The firm has received four reports of the swing set beam breaking and one report of child with bruises after falling from the swing.
Manufacturer
BCI Burke Company LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wisc.
Recall Number
07579

Product Information

Product Name
Single Post Swing Sets
Product Type
Swing Sets
Number of Units
About 670
Manufacturer Name
BCI Burke Company LLC, of Fond du Lac, Wisc.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 356-2070
Website www.bciburke.com
Full Contact Information

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