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

Beal Birdie Belay Devices

Date of Recall

2021-03-24

CPSC Release Number

21-101

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Units

About 1,400

Importer

Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah  

Sold By

REI stores nationwide, online at www.rei.com, www.moosejaw.com, and www.backcountry.com, and at outdoor equipment stores and indoor rock climbing gyms nationwide from July 2019 through February 2021 for about $75. 

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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.

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. 

Remedy

Replace

Consumer Contact

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

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