CPSCMarch 24, 2021

Birdie Belay Devices recall

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

Why was Birdie Belay Devices recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Beal Birdie Belay Devices
Company
Beal Sas, of France, Liberty Mountain, of Sandy, Utah
Quantity
About 1,400
Sold at
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.
Recall date
March 24, 2021
Incidents / 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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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