Recalls / 2021-03-24

Birdie Belay Devices Recalled Due to Risk of Injury; Made by Beal Sas

21101 · Recalled 2021-03-24 · CPSC page

Description

The Beal Birdie Belay Device is used by rock climbers. Belay devices are used with climbing ropes to protect the climber while climbing, to arrest a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The Beal Birdie Belay Device was sold in three colors: Orange handle, Blue handle or Green handle. This recall involves all units laser-marked with batch year "/19" on the side of the unit. Only units marked with "/19" are being recalled.

Hazards

The device user can be unable to lower the climber, posing a risk of injury to the climber.

Reported injuries

The firm has received three reports of the user being unable to lower the climber because the hand lever became detached from the device. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Beal Birdie Belay Devices and contact Liberty Mountain for a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Beal Birdie Belay Devices		About 1,400

Parties

Manufacturer: Beal Sas
Importer: Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: REI, online at www.rei.com, www.moosejaw.com, www.backcountry.com, at outdoor equipment stores, indoor rock climbing gyms nationwide

Consumer contact

Liberty Mountain collect at 801-307-9308 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at returns@libertymountain.com, or online at libertymountain.com and click on Recalls for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 21101. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.